Defense & Aerospace Report

Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Nov 08, ’24]

Nov 8, 2024

This discussion features Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend, and former Pentagon comptroller Dov Zakheim. They delve into the implications of Donald Trump’s election, the Democratic Party's struggles, and potential shifts in defense spending. The conversation also addresses the future of U.S. leadership in the Indo-Pacific, military support for Ukraine, and how changes in Israeli politics could impact American foreign policy.

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Trump's second term could signal a shift in U.S. defense spending and military strategies with Republican control over Congress.

The outcome of the elections reveals significant challenges for the Democratic Party, emphasizing a need to reassess their strategies and messaging.

Concerns over U.S. foreign policy under Trump are heightened, particularly regarding commitments to allies and involvement in Ukraine and Taiwan.

Deep dives

Trump's Historic Return and Its Implications

Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office represents a significant moment in American political history, marking the first time a former president could serve a second discontinuous term. His victory over Vice President Kamala Harris was noted to be decisive, with Republicans gaining control of both the Senate and the House. This shift may pave the way for a new administration to implement its agenda both domestically and internationally. Many political analysts are exploring the implications of his return, particularly how it might affect issues such as tariffs and spending, raising concerns about the stability of financial markets.

Intro

3min

Political Landscape Shift

5min

Navigating the Political Landscape

21min

Navigating Military Budget Challenges and Legislative Dynamics

4min

Political Shifts and Foreign Policy Implications

2min

Navigating U.S. Foreign Policy Complexity

23min

Changing Dynamics in Israeli Politics and U.S. Relations

6min

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored in part by Hanwha Defense USA, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Donald Trump’s election to another term, what the trouncing of Vice President Kamala Harris means for the Democratic Party, whether Trump’s second term will be more disciplined than his first, the outlook for defense spending with the Senate and House in GOP hands, allies brace for turmoil starting with Ukraine, whether Washington will force Kyiv to immediately end the war or adopt a longer-term lend-lease approach to support Ukraine, outlook for US leadership in the Indo-Pacific, and Bibi Netanyahu’s even freer hand in the region as he fires his defense minister Yoav Gallant.

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