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There Will Be Blood

Jan 20, 2022

Retired Green Beret Col. David Maxwell discusses paramilitary options against Russian invaders in Ukraine, while former US-Iran nuclear deal negotiator Ernest Moniz offers perspective on new talks with hardliners. Topics include the role of the Green Berets in Ukraine, the mindset of Special Forces soldiers, the potential of a Russian invasion, the European response to the conflict in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear capability, challenges in Iran's nuclear program, and Israel's involvement in assassinations and sabotage in Iran.

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Ernest Moniz

Col. David Maxwell

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Quick takeaways

The urgency to reinstate the JCPOA is emphasized to prevent the risk of nuclear proliferation in the region.

The implementation of special forces and unconventional warfare strategies in Ukraine is discussed as an option to support the Ukrainian army and civilians in preparing for a Russian invasion.

Deep dives

Ukraine Situation: Senior State Department Official Warns of Potential Russian Invasion

A senior State Department official has expressed concern over the Ukraine situation, stating that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. The official highlights the urgency of the situation and the potential danger it poses. The possibility of a U.S.-backed guerrilla war in Ukraine is also discussed as an option to support the Ukrainian army and civilians in preparing for a Russian invasion. The goal would be to organize a long-term resistance to bleed the Russians until it becomes unsustainable for them. Expert opinions from a retired Green Beret colonel are shared regarding the implementation of special forces and unconventional warfare strategies in Ukraine.

Introduction

2min

Green Barays in Ukraine: Developing Resistance Capabilities

16min

The Mood and Mindset of the Special Forces Community

2min

Russian Invasion Threat and the Importance of Resilience and Persistence

3min

European Response to the Ukraine Conflict and Iran's Nuclear Capability

3min

Challenges and Concerns in Iran's Nuclear Program

24min

Israel's Involvement in Assassinations and Sabotage in Iran

2min

David Maxwell*

https://twitter.com/DavidMaxwell161

http://maxoki161.blogspot.com/

*A previous version of this episode placed David Maxwell with Georgetown. This corrected version notes that he is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Ernest Moniz

https://twitter.com/ErnestMoniz

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