Nadia Schadlow, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy and current Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, dives into the intricacies of U.S. national security strategies. She discusses the evolving balance of power post-Cold War, particularly in relation to China and Russia, and emphasizes the shift towards 'overmatch' military strategies. The complexities of aligning political narratives with strategic realities are highlighted, along with the importance of adapting alliances in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Nadia Schadlow, principal author of the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy, discusses national security, supply chains, and critical technologies. She highlights the US' technological competition with China, solutions for operational challenges, creating favorable conditions like those of the 1950s, munitions campuses, industrial policy, and the importance of metrics for success in national security and critical technologies.

Nadia Schadlow, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, delves into historical parallels between Donald Trump and Richard Nixon. They discuss concepts like 'peace through strength' and the importance of a global balance of power. Schadlow highlights the complexities of Trump's foreign policy, especially regarding Russia and Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for strategic diplomatic negotiations. The conversation also reflects on re-assessing international institutions for modern challenges.

Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer at Palantir, Mike Gallagher, former congressman and current Distinguished Fellow, and Nadia Schadlow, former deputy national security advisor, delve into the future of American foreign policy. They discuss the pressing need for defense reforms in light of rising global tensions, emphasizing effective competition with China. The conversation navigates hybrid warfare tactics, strategizing a strong American response, and the importance of revitalizing innovation within the defense industry to ensure national security in a rapidly changing world.

Investigating America's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, Nadia Schadlow offers four key recommendations for policymakers. Topics include defense industrial base weaknesses, global conflict escalation, strategic analysis of defense strategy, government accountability, and the importance of a strong defense industrial base.