Dr. Patrick Cronin, a defense expert, joins Michael Herson from American Defense International, former Pentagon chief Jim Townsend, and ex-Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim to discuss pressing global issues. They delve into a complex hostage exchange with Russia and escalating Middle East tensions following Israel's actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. The group also analyzes rising military expenditures, the U.S. response to China's hacking, and potential candidates for Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate in the upcoming elections.

Experts Dr. Cronin, Herson, Townsend, and Zakheim discuss Senate boost in defense spending, White House support for Ukraine, Putin's visits, Russia's nuclear space plans, NATO's new Secretary General, China-Philippines tensions, Netanyahu's weapon accusations, and IDF disagreements on the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast.

Topics discussed include Congress averting a government shutdown, Ukraine supplemental funding outlook, Putin's growing confidence, European rejection of troop deployment to Ukraine, concerns over Russia's nuclear threats, frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, Australian intelligence revelations, and conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank.

In this episode, a group of experts discuss various topics, including Trump's impact on a border-Ukraine aid deal, Hungary's hesitation on Sweden's NATO membership, China's weakened economy, North Korea's nuclear saber rattling, and Israel's rejection of peace efforts. They also highlight the importance of finding a compromise to save Ukraine and express concerns about the implications if Russia wins. The episode concludes with speculation about possible debates between Haley and Trump.

Experts discuss budget deal, Israel-Hamas war, NATO's support for Ukraine, Geert Wilders' win in Netherlands, US-India relations, Kissinger's legacy, and expectations from Reagan National Defense Forum. They also touch upon NDAA progress, ongoing negotiations in Israel-Hamas conflict, European elections, and complexity of decision-making in wartime.

Dr. Patrick Cronin, Michael Herson, Jim Townsend, and Dr. Dov Zakheim discuss topics including the bipartisan nature of the continuing resolution, Senate's solution for military promotions, House and Senate dysfunction leading to retirements, delayed Ukraine aid, Biden-Xi summit takeaways, Israel's campaign against Hamas, tensions in the West Bank, and US efforts to contain Iran's proxies.

Join experts Patrick Cronin, Michael Herson, Jim Townsend, and Dov Zakheim as they dissect recent geopolitical upheavals. They explore President Trump’s contentious reaction to a tragic air disaster and the implications of his policies on defense budgets and safety. The group discusses Europe’s strategies regarding a potential second Trump term and Asia’s concerns about U.S. foreign policy, particularly relating to borders and the Ukraine conflict. Finally, they examine Syria’s turbulent leadership and the regional ramifications.

Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson from American Defense International, and former Pentagon comptroller Dov Zakheim discuss crucial geopolitical shifts. They dive into Trump's return to the White House, highlighting his controversial commitment to increase defense spending and bolster NATO contributions. The trio analyzes the potential impacts of Trump's policy reversals, from promises of economic sanctions on Russia to the turmoil in Israel post-resignation of military leaders, all while navigating the complexities of U.S. foreign policy.

Join Patrick Cronin, an Asia-Pacific security expert, Michael Herson from a leading defense lobbying firm, former Pentagon Comptroller Dov Zakheim, and Chris Servello, a strategic editor and co-host, as they dissect House Speaker Mike Johnson’s precarious position and the implications of Trump’s provocative comments on military force. They delve into legislative hurdles affecting defense appropriations and analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape, particularly regarding Ukraine and U.S. foreign relations. The discussion also highlights lessons from disinformation during recent wildfires and reflects on President Jimmy Carter's legacy.

In this discussion, Michael Herson advocates for strong defense strategies, emphasizing the importance of military readiness. Dov Zakheim analyzes the ramifications of Biden's recent pardons amidst political backlash. Jim Townsend highlights the escalating tensions with Russia and its implications for U.S. security. Patrick Cronin sheds light on the evolving military dynamics in Ukraine and South Korea. Together, they dissect the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and military appropriations during a turbulent political landscape.