Horns of a Dilemma

Marshall Kosloff talks with Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine about their new book, "Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power."

Experts Katherine Elgin and Alexander Lanoszka discuss Sweden and Finland's considerations for NATO membership post-Russia's actions in Ukraine. They explore issues such as national identity, security partnerships, alliance decisions, and the implications of joining NATO while maintaining existing identities. The podcast also examines the efficiency of Sweden and Finland's NATO memberships without a formal plan, evaluating their cooperation levels and challenges posed by Russian provocations.

Gavin Wilde joined TNSR managing editor Rick Landgraf to discuss Gavin's recent article about the effects of foreign propaganda on U.S. domestic politics. They discuss how the fear that hostile foreign powers could subvert democracy by spreading misinformation may be exaggerated, as the relationship between people's beliefs and attitudes and their media consumption remains unclear. Policy interventions should therefore avoid needlessly intervening, lest they inadvertently imitate the authoritarian states they seek to combat.

Frank Gavin, Editorial Board Chair, discusses the ongoing importance of humanities in higher education, exploring how universities shape perspectives and backgrounds. Topics include the significance of humanities in addressing national security issues, the role of historical perspectives in shaping policies, and the promotion of inclusivity and intellectual engagement in universities.

Professor Xiaobing Li discusses the evolution of China's Navy, from its humble beginnings to becoming the second-largest navy globally. The podcast explores tensions with the US in the South China Sea, China's naval modernization goals, and strategic concerns over potential conflicts in the region. The conversation delves into historical transformations, naval reforms, and the role of key figures like Xi Jinping in shaping China's naval strategy and challenging the US-dominated security system.

The Clements Center for National Security, the Center for European Studies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted Michael Kimmage, Professor of History at Catholic University, for a book talk on his upcoming release Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability.

The Clements Center for National Security, the LBJ Presidential Library and the UT-Austin History Department hosted Talmage Boston, historian and partner at the Dallas law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, for a book talk on How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents.

Ramon Pacheco Pardo discusses South Korea's comprehensive grand strategy, navigating middle power dynamics, diplomatic relations with key players, maritime security cooperation, shifting global alliances, and the evolving role of middle powers in global dynamics.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Clements Center for National Security, the Army ROTC and the UT-Austin History Department hosted Kelly Eads and Dan Morgan for a book talk on their recent release: Black Hearts and Painted Guns: A Battalion’s Journey into Iraq’s Triangle of Death.

Marshall Kosloff, the Clements Center National Security media and journalism fellow, moderated a discussion with Jeff Decker, the managing director of Tech Transfer for Defense at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability, and Noah Sheinbaum, the founder of Frontdoor Defense, about their recent article, "Shining a Light on the Defense Department’s Industrial Base Problems."