Ben Jensen

Ben Jensen, Director of the CSIS Futures Lab and a senior fellow in Defense and Security, shares his insights on the current complexities of the Ukraine war. He discusses Ukraine's recent tactical success and its implications for Russia’s military strategy. The conversation delves into the nuances of peace negotiations, contrasting public and private talks among leaders. Jensen also examines how the conflict in Ukraine impacts China's strategic planning regarding Taiwan, highlighting global interconnections in conflict resolution.

This discussion features Seth Jones, an expert in defense and security, Emily Harding, a vice president at CSIS specializing in military matters, and Ben Jensen, who heads the futures lab at CSIS. They delve into Israel's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, examining the motivations and potential long-term impacts on regional security. The guests explore the nuances of military retaliation, international support dynamics, and Iran's precarious geopolitical position, revealing how these events could reshape global trade and stability.

Craig Singleton, an expert on the CCP threat, is joined by RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, a cyber warfare specialist, Ti-Chen Chen from the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance, and Ben Jensen, a strategic analyst. They delve into China's economic and cyber warfare tactics against Taiwan, emphasizing the need for resilience strategies. Key discussions include the importance of financial security, Taiwan's energy vulnerabilities, and effective partnerships with the U.S. and allies to counter CCP coercion. The episode offers crucial insights into collective defense in a precarious geopolitical climate.