• Interwar Adaptations: Leveraging Partner Experiences for Future Conflicts
    Oct 16 2025

    The War in Ukraine has transformed how nations fight. This episode explores how the U.S. can apply those lessons through the Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP), leveraging Ukrainian combat experience to modernize American doctrine and strengthen interoperability for future conflicts.

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    13 mins
  • Failure Bias in Air Advisory Missions
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode, we explore how “failure bias” has influenced U.S. Air Force decisions for decades, leading to the neglect of successful air advisory missions that advanced American strategic interests—from the Philippines to Afghanistan—and what lessons should guide future engagement with allies and partners.

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    10 mins
  • Hezbollah’s Information Warfare in the Post-October 7 Era
    Oct 10 2025

    This episode explores Hezbollah’s evolving information warfare strategy in the wake of October 7. Drawing on interviews with cyber operatives and experts, it reveals how the group is rebuilding its digital arsenal through AI, cyber operations, and psychological tactics while contending with Israel’s superior technology and intelligence capabilities.

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    14 mins
  • Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door
    Oct 7 2025

    This episode explores Israel’s irregular warfare paradox—how its precise operations in Iran contrast sharply with its brutal campaign in Gaza. Through analysis of recent conflicts, shifting U.S. support, and expert commentary, we examine how these dual strategies threaten Israel’s security and global standing.

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    12 mins
  • Imposing Costs in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Operation Spider Web
    Oct 1 2025

    This episode examines Operation Spider Web, Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bases, and the lessons it offers for imposing strategic costs on China using drones and AI-enabled conventional weapons.

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    9 mins
  • Maximizing The Indigenous Approach: Using Secondment to Enable Our Partners and Constrain Our Adversaries
    Sep 25 2025

    This episode explores how the indigenous approach in Special Operations Forces can be maximized through secondment. Learn how embedding SOF with Indo-Pacific partners builds trust, frustrates Chinese influence, and strengthens U.S. alliances.

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    6 mins
  • Applying the Alaska Territorial Guard Concept to Modern Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode, we explore Patrick Latham’s award-winning analysis on applying the Alaska Territorial Guard concept to Indo-Pacific irregular warfare. Learn how local knowledge, unconventional partnerships, and preemptive preparation can help U.S. allies strengthen resilience against modern threats.

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    6 mins
  • Austronesian Identity as “Networked Deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific
    Sep 23 2025

    This episode explores how Austronesian identity strengthens networked deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. From cultural exchanges to security cooperation, learn how heritage and trust can counter China’s gray zone strategies and build resilience among regional allies.

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    6 mins