By Dr. Frank C. Danesy – Contributor On Monday, June 14, the 30 NATO Heads of State and Government met in Brussels to chart the organization's strategy leading up to 2030 and beyond. During the meeting, the Allies reaffirmed their unity, solidarity, and cohesion and their will to open a new chapter in transatlantic relations. In a joint statement, the leaders underscored … [Read more...] about AGENDA 2030 – NATO CHARTS ITS COURSE
The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, June 18, 2021. This discussion sheds light on the current and long-term challenges associated with the future of the U.S. defense industrial base in regards to great power competition with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other near-peer competitors and/or adversaries. Some of the key points … [Read more...] about The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the U.S. announcement of withdrawing troops in Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. We also discuss issues and probabilities that surround that decision as well as the impact and relationship the decision has on the future of U.S. geo-strategy in Central Asia, particularly regarding the People's Republic of China (PRC) and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 2 – U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan and Tensions in Central Asia
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 1 – Military Coup in Burma: Domestic and International Implications
This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the recent military coup in Myanmar/Burma and its domestic and international implications. How will this impact the future of Burmese democracy and geopolitical/geo-strategic tensions between the United States and China? Find out now on Fulcrum Global! Host: Sam Kessler Guests: Dr. Mark Kass and Wayland Blue Music … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 1 – Military Coup in Burma: Domestic and International Implications
Maintaining the Intelligence Edge: CSIS Technology and Intelligence Task Force Final Report – CSIS Briefing (Live Stream)
CSIS International Security Program for a briefing on the key findings from the CSIS Technology and Intelligence Task Force final report. The Task Force brings together leading experts from the intelligence, technology, national security, and research communities to explore the implications of emerging technologies for the U.S. intelligence community. The conversation will … [Read more...] about Maintaining the Intelligence Edge: CSIS Technology and Intelligence Task Force Final Report – CSIS Briefing (Live Stream)
Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
China and Russia are ancient neighbors with long and complex histories together. However, we have been witnessing a gradual upward trend in friendly relations between the two since the end of the Cold War. This recent presentation by the Caspian Report explores the possibility of an alliance between China and Russia while also addressing the likeliness of it not happening as … [Read more...] about Unpacking the China-Russia Alliance – Caspian Report
The 2020 China-India Dispute: An Ongoing and Historical Conundrum
By Dr. Mark Kass, Ph.D – Contributor The ongoing boundary dispute between China and India is back in the news again exhibiting “controlled” displays of aggression by both sides without resorting to full-scale combat operations by either side. It is a classic “border skirmish” with limited utilization of martial resources. The issues this briefing will explore centers on the … [Read more...] about The 2020 China-India Dispute: An Ongoing and Historical Conundrum
Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
By Wayland Blue – Contributor After many years the Chinese and Burmese relationship has reversed itself from displaying limited importance to one that has great strategic value in this current period of great power competition between the United States (U.S.) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). As a result, the Indo-Pacific region has risen to prominence for U.S. … [Read more...] about Burma and China’s Strategy Beyond the Western Pacific: Assessing Instability and Opportunity
China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
By Sam Kessler – Chief & Managing Editor; Contributor The updated North American trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced the old NAFTA agreement is very much a policy that correlates with the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy that emphasizes heavily on great power competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In fact, the … [Read more...] about China and ASEAN’s Restructuring Reality in Light of the USMCA Trade Deal
Disinformation: It’s the Thought That Counts – Rand Waltzman – Presentation – DEF CON 27 AI Village
Information and narrative warfare have been constant throughout history and we are entering a new heightened era where capabilities are more easily accessible, sharpened, and streamlined. Here is a recent presentation by Dr. Rand Waltzman, the Deputy Chief Technology Officer at the RAND Corporation and former Program Manager at DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Agency) at the … [Read more...] about Disinformation: It’s the Thought That Counts – Rand Waltzman – Presentation – DEF CON 27 AI Village
The Hostile Vehicle Attack: An Example of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Sector Convergence
By Shelomo Alfassa, MPA, CEPD – Contributor Practitioners within the Homeland Security and Emergency Management communities have seriously discussed how their respective industries converge when responding to threats and emergencies. This discussion led to an intellectual debate on determining the juncture point where the Homeland Security and Emergency Management … [Read more...] about The Hostile Vehicle Attack: An Example of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Sector Convergence
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Great Power Competition? – Hudson Institute – Livestream
YouTube Live Stream Link – Discussion and Q&A Session – 60 Minutes Long Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This discussion sheds light on global perspectives pertaining to the recent global pandemic known as the CoronaVirus or CoVid-19 that has spread worldwide since its late 2019 inception in … [Read more...] about How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Great Power Competition? – Hudson Institute – Livestream
Managing Conflict Escalation With Iran as Trump De-escalates the China Dispute
By Sam Kessler – Chief & Managing Editor; Contributor The end of 2019 illustrates the ongoing complexities in how the U.S. maneuvers between existing and evolving strategies in the Middle East and in Southeast Asia. However, this maneuvering process requires the effective utilization of developing and implementing viable strategies for both U.S. foreign policy and … [Read more...] about Managing Conflict Escalation With Iran as Trump De-escalates the China Dispute
NATO and the New Decade: Assessing the Transatlantic Alliance – Hudson Institute Discussion
YouTube Streaming Link - Lecture and Q&A Session - 47 Minutes Long Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, February 7, 2020. This discussion talks about the ongoing shared values of members in the NATO alliance as well as the continued need for the organization going forward in the new decade. Transatlantic security remains an … [Read more...] about NATO and the New Decade: Assessing the Transatlantic Alliance – Hudson Institute Discussion
Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China – Intelligence Brief #8
Intelligence Brief #8 Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China Fulcrum Global Contributor, Dustin Oaks, is our Primary Open-Source Analyst for this week. His topic deals with Iran's cyber warfare capabilities, current negotiation strategies and tactics with the United States, economic sanctions and growing social unrest, naval capacity in the Strait of … [Read more...] about Iranian Relations, Cyberwar, and Trade Deals with China – Intelligence Brief #8
