Join expert Jeffrey Lewis, a professor and director at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, as he delves into the complexities of nuclear deterrence. He discusses Putin's diminishing nuclear blackmail tactics and the implications of Russia's new nuclear doctrine for global stability. Lewis also unpacks lessons from the Ukraine conflict and critiques the recent resurgence of Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, he explores U.S. nuclear needs and the growing Chinese nuclear threat, illuminating vital geopolitical dynamics.

In this engaging discussion, Andrey Liscovich, Founder of the Ukraine Defense Fund and expert in drone warfare, reveals the cutting-edge developments in Ukraine's battlefield technology. He delves into the revolutionary use of Ground Unmanned Vehicles and FPV drones, while highlighting the game-changing impact of electronic warfare systems. Liscovich also covers the strategic advantages of autonomy in unmanned systems and the implications of satellite imagery on warfare tactics. Discover how the landscape of military operations is evolving in unexpected ways!

In this engaging discussion, Constantine Kalinovskiy, a Ukrainian combat veteran currently supporting friends on the front lines, shares insights into the surprising successes of the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk. He elaborates on the challenges of holding newly captured territory and the role of strategic planning in military engagements. Furthermore, Constantine highlights his charity, LibertyUkraine.org, which provides crucial support equipment like excavators to troops, showcasing the resilience and determination of those fighting for Ukraine.

Dmitri Alperovitch, a military strategy expert, joins Justin Bronk, a Senior Research Fellow specializing in airpower and technology, to discuss the arrival of F-16s in Ukraine. They examine how these jets might not transform the battlefield but can be strategically integrated with systems like Harpoons and Storm Shadow missiles. The conversation dives into the growing threat of Russian drones, the performance of PATRIOT systems, and the future of air combat, particularly the integration of UAVs with manned aircraft.

Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book 'World on the Brink' detailing how China might invade Taiwan, along with topics such as U.S.-China conflict, Taiwan's strategic importance, Cold War similarities, and deterrence strategies.

Sergey Radchenko, a Cold War historian, discusses declassified Soviet and Chinese archives revealing China's role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet intelligence failure in the Korean War, and Breznev's actions during Watergate. They explore lessons for Cold War II with China, the possibility of detente, and America's path to victory.

Cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch and NYT writer Bill Hennigan discuss US fears of Russia using nuke in Ukraine, proposed limits on presidential nuclear strike power, and risks of Russia placing nuke in space. They delve into responses to potential Russian nuclear threats, diplomatic strategies, and global reactions to the crisis, emphasizing the need for legislative safeguards against unchecked nuclear weapon use.

Experts discuss the transformation of warfare with precision munitions and digital communications, the importance of infantry mass and artillery ammunition, the challenges of electronic warfare and hypersonic missiles, the potential of unmanned systems, and the impact of technology on modern warfare.

Experts discuss US nuclear arsenal modernization, challenges of missile proliferation, North Korea's strategic moves, and complexities of nuclear nonproliferation. Dive into topics like cyber risks, Chinese nuclear build up, and the historical rationale behind the nuclear triad. Plus, insights on North Korean missile production and potential collaborations with Russia and China.

Former US military attache to Taiwan, Ivan Kanapathy, discusses the looming threat of Chinese invasion, challenges Taiwan faces in defense reform, the difficulty of invading Taiwan, evolving Taiwanese national identity, and why a blockade or quarantine of Taiwan is unlikely to succeed. They also explore the world's dependence on Taiwan's semiconductors and the future of US-Taiwan relations.