Eric Edelman

Eric Edelman and Thomas Mahnken, defense strategy experts from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, discuss crucial insights on America’s military posture. They delve into the evolution of the National Defense Strategy and its implications amid global tensions with China and Russia. The conversation highlights the need for a 'multiple theater force construct' to address diverse threats and argues for increased defense spending to meet modern challenges. Their analysis reveals a pressing call for adaptability in U.S. military capabilities.

In this discussion with Eric Edelman, a former ambassador and defense official, the conversation tackles pressing geopolitical challenges facing Donald Trump. Edelman highlights Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, and the urgent need for robust U.S. military support. The situation in Ukraine and China's military buildup are also on the table, emphasizing the importance of American leadership. He calls for strategic decision-making to strengthen global alliances and address threats to national security.

In this engaging discussion, Eric Edelman, a former ambassador and Under Secretary of Defense, shares insights on Donald Trump's foreign policy in the Middle East. He critiques the chaotic nature of Trump's strategy, emphasizing his transactional approach during trips to Saudi Arabia and beyond. Edelman highlights concerns about AI technology transfers to the UAE and the complexities of U.S. military actions in Yemen. He also delves into the volatile dynamics between Israel and Iran, pointing out the unstructured decision-making that complicates U.S. foreign relations.