Dr. Frank Hoffman

Frank Hoffman, an experienced strategist, joins Rebecca Friedman Lissner, a Council on Foreign Relations fellow, and Justin Logan, a Cato Institute commentator, to dive deep into contemporary U.S. strategy. They discuss the evolving American military stance in Venezuela and the implications of limited strikes in the Middle East. The guests dissect the Monroe Doctrine's relevance and explore the risks of current policies eroding the U.S. strategic capacity. With spicy takes on China, transatlantic relations, and national security documents, it's a thought-provoking conversation!

Pat Sullivan, Army colonel focusing on doctrine and military education; Mark Cancian, retired Marine and budget/force posture analyst; Frank Hoffman, retired Marine and strategy expert. They probe the new National Defense Strategy’s audiences and classified gaps. They debate shifts toward homeland and hemispheric priorities, implications for allies and adversaries, simultaneity across theaters including space, and industrial base and funding challenges.

Dr. Frank Hoffman, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and national security scholar, delves into the origins of hybrid warfare, a term he popularized nearly two decades ago. He discusses the strategic context and his influences, notably unrestricted warfare. Hoffman examines how Russia's actions in Crimea reshaped the interpretation of hybrid tactics, highlighting critiques of the term in Europe. He warns about current threats, especially in information and cognitive warfare, and offers insights on future defense strategies.