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Building on our recent #BruteCast about drone swarms, #TeamKrulak is excited to welcome Col Bill Edwards, U.S. Army (retired) to open the aperture on the global security challenges presented by commercial drones. There are millions of commercial drones in private hands, they are a multi-billion dollar global industry, and their proliferation and use on fields of conflict by conventional armies and non-state actors alike are limited only by their imaginations. Col Edwards describes the challenges, countermeasures, and potential opportunities in this new security environment. Bill Edwards is President of Federal and Public Safety at Building Intelligence, Inc. He retired from military service in 2017 and let Thornton Tomasetti's security consulting group as a Principal from 2017-2021. He has over 34 years of expertise in operational/technical security, counter terrorism, counter intellligence, surveillance and counter surveillance. He is also co-author of Inside Abu Ghraib: Memoirs of Two U.S. Military Intelligence Officers. Col Edwards cited a number of drone databases in the presentation; they can be found below: Drone Laws by U.S. State and Country: https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws/ Drone Laws by Country: https://www.drone-made.com/drone-laws Worldwide Drone Incidents: https://www.dedrone.com/resources/incidents/all Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

This week, the Krulak Center was honored to host a writing workshop focusing on NATO’s Northern Flank coordinated by Dr. Njord Wegge of the Norwegian Defence University College, who is in residence with us here at Marine Corps University as the Chair for Arctic Security. He was kind enough to arrange some #BruteCast opportunities with the workshop contributors, including this episode featuring a panel discussion on “Arctic Security and Great Power Competition.” Panelists include: Professor Liselotte Odgaard, Lt.Col. Marius Kristiansen, Professor Stian Bones, Associate Professor Lon Strauss, Captain (N) Steinar Torset and Professor Njord Wegge. #TeamKrulak Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber acted as moderator. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

In this rapid-fire episode of "Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War," Dr. Yuval Weber looks at how the first week of mobilization has gone for Russia, the faux referenda in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war captured at the Azovstal iron and steel works in Mariupol, and suspicious explosions that triggered leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Those who’ve watched the headlines this week have seen some remarkable images coming out of Iran. Widespread protests lead by Iranian women have occurred in many cities, and there have even been videos of protestors fighting back against the regime’s notoriously brutal law enforcement entities. To help us understand what’s going on we’re pleased to welcome Ms. Golnaz Esfandiari, who is a senior correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty focusing on Iran. Her previous reporting has covered Afghanistan and Haiti, and her work has been used by The New Yorker, The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other major publications. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

In this episode we’re excited to welcome the first in a series of guests we hope to have on this year to talk about something we haven’t yet covered in the #BruteCast, and that’s drones. Drones have gotten much attention over the last several months as we have watched both the Russians and Ukrainians use them extensively during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but what we’ve seen in that war still is not the full scope of potential applications of this hardware. The video of the drone swarm navigating a bamboo forest that Mr. Kallenborn references can be found here: https://youtu.be/rPul9WKQ6oQ Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

It's been a busy 48 hours, and in our latest "Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" episode, Dr. Yuval Weber breaks down the events that have transpired to date. The big story of the day was Vladimir Putin's early-morning speech in which he finally took the step of calling for a mobilization of up to 300,000 new soldiers. We look at what else Putin said, the legal framework (and loopholes) of this mobilization, the domestic impact within Russia, and much more. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

#TeamKrulak continues to be fortunate in its #BruteCast guests, as we got to talk with SgtMaj Troy Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps! SgtMaj Black discussed the enlisted aspects of Talent Management 2030, the strategic advantage of the individual Marine in Force Design 2030, enlisted professional military education today and tomorrow, and more. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

In this episode, we're excited to build on a theme for this #BruteCast season, which is welcoming senior Marine Corps leaders who are helping drive the Corps forward to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We welcomed LtGen David R. Bellon, USMC, Commander Marine Forces Reserve and Commander Marine Forces South. He shared his perspectives on how Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South are supporting the changes underway with Force Design 2030, the challenges of the future operating environment in the 21st century, and more! We discussed a couple of points of contact in this episode for listeners wanting more information about both specific Marine Forces Reserve affairs, and the Talent Management Strategy Group. Specific questions on MFR may be directed to the G1, Col Beth Perazzo, at elizabeth.sager@usmc.mil. Questions for the TMX may be directed to tmx@usmc.mil. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

In our latest "Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" episode, Dr. Yuval Weber updates us on the current results of the counteroffensive near Kharkiv, contrasts between Ukrainian and Russian recruitment and political leadership, and the impacts of regional leaders looking at a weakened Russia and seeing new opportunities to settle old scores. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Dr. Weber refers in this episode to a video of a Ukrainian soldier meeting his mother in a village that had just been liberated; you can see the video here: https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1569801663325544448?s=20&t=RfwTKppVQQGyl44pH1H20A Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Dr. Yuval Weber returns to "Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" to look at the dual Ukrainian counteroffensives unfolding in the Kherson and Kharkiv oblasts.  All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic