At The Boundary

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! This week’s "At The Boundary" features Dr. Frank Sobchak as he discusses his extensive research on Israel since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Dr. Sobchak shares firsthand accounts from his time in the region and insights gained from conversations with its citizens. The conversation also covers Israel's portrayal in American media and opinions on the ceasefire discussions between countries.Dr. Sobchak, a Non-Resident Fellow of the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) and Chair of Irregular Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, draws on his 26-year career in the U.S. Army and dedicated studies on Middle East security and the evolution of intelligence gathering and espionage. Links to other GNSI content:• Retired General Frank McKenzie: “The Melting Point"At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Tune in to "At the Boundary" for an in-depth discussion with special guest, Dr. Jongseok Woo, an expert on political science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Woo and GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer examine the recent NATO-style provision formed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Gain valuable perspectives on Russia's economic relations with South Korea, Japan's defense policies, and political corruption in East Asia. Dr. Jongseok Woo is an assistant professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida and author of several books combing through the intricacies of military politics, political corruption and foreign relations in North and South Korea.Links to other GNSI content:• Exploring AI Governance and the Impact on Society's Future with Dr. Heather AshbyAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On GNSI’s “At the Boundary” this week, former Commander of United States Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie and host Tad Schnaufer, PhD, give rare insight into the life of a four-star general. They discuss daily routines, pivotal decisions, and leadership in the U.S. military. Explore the realities and responsibilities of high-level strategic decision-making. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!General (Ret) Frank McKenzie retired as Commander of United States Central Command in March 2022, concluding a distinguished 42-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps.Subscribe to "At the Boundary" for more insightful conversations!Links to more GNSI Content: • Inside the Life of a Four-Star General on Youtube• “Resiliency and Resistance in Iran” by Robert Burrell, PHD and David Diorio, PHDAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Join us on "At the Boundary" as Dr. Caitlin Lee breaks down the "Countering CCP Drones Act" currently being considered in Congress. This legislation would ban drones from the Chinese-owned technology company, DJI, from operating in the U.S., which would have a massive impact on the personal and professional domestic drone markets. She also analyzes Ukraine's military drone usage in their war with Russia and builds the framework for Taiwan's preparations for drone warfare with China.Dr. Caitlin Lee, Director of Acquisition and Technology Policy at RAND Corporation, brings her two-decade expertise in UAVs, shedding light on autonomous vehicles' future in national security.More links from GNSI:• The Future of Defense: Cyber Threats with FOI Research Director Joel Brynielsson, PhD• What's Really Happening Podcast: Inside the Life of a Four-Star GeneralArticles Written by Dr. Caitlin Lee •  "Winning the Air Battle for Taiwan"• "Getting Left of Launch in the Counter-Drone Fight"At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On “At The Boundary,” Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Greg Smith shares unique insights from his 33-year career in Special Operations, diving into the details of countering modern weapons of mass destruction. Smith was the 10th Command Senior Enlisted Leader in the history of USSOCOM and he's the founder and CEO of TIGRE Global Solutions, a group that focuses on emerging tech, discreet capabilities and developmental systems that advance national security.The conversation covers the possible return of nuclear weapons as deterrents on the battlefield, the use of chemical and biological warfare, and how the United States and other allies are making great strides in the research and development of preventative measures against these threats. Links for more GNSI content: • General (Ret) Frank McKenzie’s Oxford Exchange Book Discussion• The Journal of Strategic Security (JSS) Volume 17, Number 2 • GNSI Decision Brief Beyond Intervention: Sustainable Solutions    for Haiti’s Security Needs • The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century by General (Ret)                Frank McKenzie At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! At The Boundary host Jim Cardoso sits down with one of the newest members of our GNSI team, Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Rob Burrell. They talk about Burrell’s time as a combat-experienced Marine, his accomplishments within the national security field, and his experiences while writing his book, “The Ghosts of Iwo Jima.”The conversation chronicles Dr. Burrell’s dynamic career, including his transition from Marine Corps officer to academia, research and teaching. All culminating with his current position within the Global and National Security Institute. Be sure to follow GNSI's "At The Boundary" for more insights into global and national security!• Iran-Israel Conflict: A new Stage Emerges Research Article• “The Ghosts of Iwo Jima” Written by Dr. Rob Burrell• The Journal of Strategic SecurityAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On this episode of “At the Boundary,” GNSI’s Academic Director, David Oakley, PhD, leads a panel from the GNSI Policy Dialogues conference titled: “Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America,” which featured Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders, Laura Harth and Associate Professor of Political Science at Eckerd College, Allison Quatrini, PhD, as panelists.The panel was called: Threads of Oppression: The Global Impact of Transnational Repression. The panelist focused on understanding transnational repression of the Uyghur people by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), how it affects national, and global, security, and offer suggestions to different federal agencies on how to combat this oppression from a policy standpoint.Publications:• GNSI Decision Briefs: "Beyond Intervention: Sustainable Solutions for Haiti's Security Needs"Youtube Links:• Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America Playlist• GNSI Author Spotlight: "Planning for Protraction" with Author Iskander Rehman, PhD• What's Really Happening" with General (Ret) Frank McKenzie: The Use of U.S. Weapons in the War with RussiaAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! This week on GNSI’s At the Boundary Podcast, GNSI’s very own Arman Mahmoudian, PhD, discusses the latest book from the Majid Khaddouri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, Vali Nasr, PhD.The book, "How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare," gives Nasr, PhD’s, and his collogues, perspective on the effectiveness of sanctions in Iran and potential future reactions from its people. Don't miss this illuminating discussion from two distinguished experts on the Middle East and the Iranian government!Links for the General's new book:• Amazon link to "The Melting Point" by General (Ret) Frank McKenzie• Atlantic Excerpt (subscription required)• The Cipher Brief reviewAdditional Links: • GNSI's Author Spotlight featuring Drs. Mohsen Milani and Arman Mahmoudian• GNSI Policy Dialogues: The Iran Enigma - Fireside Chat with Drs. Mohsen Milani and Vali Nasr.At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On At the Boundary this week, guest host Glenn Beckmann sits down with two of the most recognized experts on Middle Eastern affairs. Dr. Arman Mahmoudian, an adjunct professor at the Judy Genshaft Honors College at USF and an award-winning writer on foreign policy and Dr. Mohsen Mulani, an internationally recognized scholar, as well as the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies at USF.They discuss the helicopter crash that led to the Iranian President’s death, the state of the Iranian people as a result of his passing, and what the possible outcomes may be based on their understanding of the region. • The Warrior Legacy Ranch Website• Check out other content on GNSI's Youtube ChannelAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Academic Director Dave Oakley PhD., discusses how the implementation of A.I. is changing the world of spycraft with David Gioe, PhD., an Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and veteran in the field of information gathering. Their conversation delves into personal experiences with various intelligence gathering agencies, how the role of operatives changed post the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and how it may change again with artificial intelligence becoming part of the craft in the world of strategic competition.Check out more GNSI content!:• GNSI's Youtube Channel• General (Ret) Frank McKenzie's What's Really Happening Podcast • GNSI's Speaker Series Playlist• Video version of David Gioe, PhD.'s interview with David Oakley, PhD.At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.