Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSoutheast Europe’s Growing Role in European Energy Security
Episode 734
Southeast Europe, where Russia and Communist China have long sought to strengthen their foothold and expand their malign influence on the Continent, …
1 year ago
The Politics of Purges: How Hu Yaobang’s Story Explains China’s Power Struggles
Episode 743
The Chinese Communist Party is an opaque authoritarian regime that many observers mistake as monolithic. But behind the image of strongman leadership…
1 year ago
North American Energy Dominance and the G7 Summit
Episode 742
Over the past decade, the United States and Canada have emerged as the world’s leading producers of oil, natural gas, uranium, and other critical ene…
1 year ago
Chokeholds and Choices: Securing Supply Chains in the US-China Rivalry
Episode 741
The world’s two largest economies remain deeply interdependent even as they race toward greater self-sufficiency. Recently, the United States and Chi…
1 year ago
Peace Through Strength: A New Strategic Review for a New Nuclear Age
Episode 740
China is undertaking an unprecedented strategic nuclear breakout and refuses to engage in productive discussions about its nuclear intentions. Meanwh…
1 year ago
Venezuela: Can US Pressure Break Maduro’s Grip?
Episode 739
The Trump administration has taken unprecedented measures to increase the pressure on Venezuela’s repressive Maduro regime, which illegitimately main…
1 year ago
Africa in the Dark: The Cost of Misguided International Energy Policies
Episode 738
After decades of growth, global electricity access has hit a downturn in recent years, especially in Africa. Roughly half the population of sub-Sahar…
1 year ago
Motwani Jadeja US-India Dialogue Series: US-India Relations and the Defense COMPACT
Episode 737
In February 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump announced the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportuniti…
1 year ago
Industry, Security, and Community: Senator David McCormick on the Nippon Steel–U.S. Steel Deal
Episode 736
In May, Nippon Steel finalized the terms of its historic $26 billion partnership with United States Steel. Nippon Steel agreed to make invaluable inv…
1 year ago
Hybrid Warfare and CCP Infiltration: A Shared Challenge for US-Taiwan Security Cooperation
Episode 735
China’s sophisticated hybrid warfare is a key aspect of its campaign to undermine Taiwan’s resilience and discourage American involvement in the isla…
1 year ago