Michael C. Horowitz

Yalda Hakim, Lead World News Presenter at Sky News, and Michael C. Horowitz, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, dive into heavy global issues. They analyze Trump's meeting with Putin and its implications for Ukraine, discussing Trump's Nobel aspirations and Europe's struggle with the crisis. The duo also confronts Israel's military actions in Gaza and the tragic losses of journalists. Lastly, they explore how drone warfare is reshaping military strategies, highlighting the need for ethical considerations in this new age of conflict.

Shashank Joshi, a Defense editor at The Economist renowned for his Ukraine coverage, teams up with Michael Horowitz, a Penn professor and former defense official specializing in AI. They delve into Ukraine's battlefield prospects, debating political cohesion and defense capacity. The discussion turns to Trump's shifting stance on Putin and its implications. They also explore how AI, particularly through 'precise mass' tactics, revolutionizes modern warfare. The pair emphasize the incremental nature of AI advancements in combat and the enduring challenges in defense innovation.

Michael C. Horowitz, Director of Perry World House and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, explores the future of military strategy shaped by AI and autonomous weapons. He discusses the Replicator initiative, emphasizing a shift towards larger, cost-effective arsenals to counter threats like China. The conversation highlights ethical considerations in defense budgeting and the evolving dynamics of warfare. Horowitz argues for the critical balance between human involvement and technology, calling for reforms in software development amid modern conflicts like Russo-Ukrainian.