On this latest episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, Carl "C.J." Unis returns with his colleague, Michael Maestas, to discuss artificial intelligence in the national security, defense, and private sectors. We also talk about the pros, the cons, and what's not being discussed. So, what are both the benefits and the dark side of A.I.? Let's find out now on Fulcrum … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 7 – Artificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor ; SDSS President The new international system is one that has been built on trends, patterns, and indicators that have been in the making for several years. Trends are typically built on catalyst events and scenarios that cascade into a wide variety of situations and new norms that tend to result into both expected and unexpected … [Read more...] about The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we are joined with our guest, Adam Roosevelt, to discuss U.S. relationship with the Middle East and the Biden administrations visit to the region this past summer. We also discuss how the current Middle East situation(s) impact the cascading effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions. How does this impact the … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we do a roundtable discussion about the Russian war with Ukraine and the responses by the United States, NATO, China, and other world players. We also discuss how the international system is evolving, as well as other immediate national security concerns that are happening at home and abroad that can serve as cascade events and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
This video presentation by the GEOPOP YouTube channel provides us with a segment of an interview from the Andrew Sullivan podcast that he recently had with John Mearsheimer who is a renown foreign policy realist. In this video segment, Mearsheimer offers clear thinking and insight of the situation currently happening between the United States (and allies) and Russia regarding … [Read more...] about What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
What Does the Taliban’s Return to Power Mean for China’s BRI Strategy in Central Asia?
By Paul Seibel – Contributor The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is an ambitious campaign to develop extensive economic networks across the world that incorporates soft power as a way to compete and undercut the United States and the Western liberal international order. This initiative is a key staple in the PRC’s foreign policy and is … [Read more...] about What Does the Taliban’s Return to Power Mean for China’s BRI Strategy in Central Asia?
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
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
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
