Patrick Cronin

Dov Zakheim, a former Pentagon comptroller with ties to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Michael Herson, a prominent figure at American Defense International, and Dr. Patrick Cronin, Asia Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute. They discuss the potential impacts of a newly passed reconciliation package that worries bond markets. The talk also covers President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, challenges in U.S.-Iran relations, and North Korea’s recent naval setbacks amidst global tensions over nuclear deterrence.

Michael Herson, head of American Defense International, discusses the looming budget crisis affecting defense funding. Jim Townsend, former Pentagon Europe chief, highlights the tensions between U.S. and European defense strategies. Dov Zakheim, ex-Pentagon comptroller, analyzes the implications of Trump's tariffs on international relations. Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific security expert, explores U.S. commitments in Asia and the challenges posed by China. The conversation dives into the political turmoil surrounding Israel and debates on military actions against Iran.

Michael Herson, a top lobbyist at American Defense International, joins former Pentagon Comptroller Dov Zakheim, Asia-Pacific Security expert Patrick Cronin, and ex-Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend. They tackle the complex legislative hurdles in U.S. defense appropriations and the tensions surrounding military modernization amid inflation. The discussion dives into fragile U.S.-China trade agreements and the geopolitical effects of the Ukraine conflict, as well as NATO's air defense needs and the intricacies of military accountability.

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.

Michael Herson, President of American Defense International, joins Jim Townsend, former Pentagon Europe Chief, Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon Comptroller, and Dr. Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute. They dive into the $892 billion National Defense Authorization Act and the looming potential for a government shutdown. The panel discusses Russia's drone attacks in Poland and its implications for NATO, as well as U.S.-China military diplomacy. Tensions in Europe and defense spending challenges spark urgent calls for bipartisan solutions.

Michael Herson, president of American Defense International, joins Patrick Cronin, Dov Zakheim, and Jim Townsend to explore critical U.S. defense concerns. They dissect Congress's looming shutdown and the National Defense Authorization Act's journey. Delve into the geopolitical landscape as they discuss Trump's defense strategies and the implications of increasing Chinese influence with leaders from around the globe. The conversation also touches on the ongoing tensions in Ukraine and Israel, examining how these crises impact national security.

Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon Comptroller, Jim Townsend, ex-Pentagon Europe Chief, and Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair, dive into the intricacies of U.S.-Russia relations amidst the Ukraine war. They dissect a major Russian attack in Kyiv and discuss the implications of U.S. stakes in defense firms under the current administration. The conversation also touches on the shifting alliances in the Indo-Pacific, particularly the evolving U.S.-India relations and the role of Europe, while lamenting the loss of key intelligence expertise on Russia.