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Dr. Rebecca Grant
National security analyst and vice president at the Lexington Institute with expertise in military affairs and aircraft carrier operations; author and the episode's featured expert on U.S. military activity in the Caribbean.
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Nov 15, 2025
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Evening Edition: Pentagon Announces 'Operation Southern Spear'
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In this discussion, Dr. Rebecca Grant, a national security analyst and vice president at the Lexington Institute, dives into the newly launched 'Operation Southern Spear' aimed at combating narco-terror networks in Latin America. She elaborates on the strategic significance of the USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment and enhanced military training in the Caribbean. Dr. Grant also discusses the implications of designating cartels as terrorists, surveillance strategies for targeting drug operations, and the U.S.'s military options regarding Venezuela.
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