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Spacepower and the Private Sector
On the sidelines of the National Space Symposium, we threw a little party and recorded a podcast, because why not? Our special guest was Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb and
Mike Kofman and Rob Lee on Drones in Ukraine
This deep and fascinating conversation is one of a two-part discussion that you can listen to on the Russia Contingency, a members-only podcast hosted by Michael Kofman. Become a member here:
Ammunition, Energy and a Sense of History: The Czech Ambassador on Ukraine and More
Nick sat down with Czech Ambassador to the United States Miloslav Staek for a geographically wide-ranging conversation that moved from Munich to the Middle East to the Texas automotive industry. Amb.
The Laboratory Building the Future of the Army
Ryan popped into Austin to see what the Army Applications Laboratory was getting up to. Its director, Dr. Casey Perley, was kind enough to sit down with Ryan and break it down for him. If you care abo
Spotlight on Moldova: Chisinau’s Ambassador Talks Democracy, Security and Wine
Nick Danforth sat down with Moldovan Ambassador to the United States Viorel Ursu last week to discuss democracy, energy and Russian hybrid warfare, not to mention Black Sea security and the post-confl
Fortifications, Manpower, and Munitions in Ukraine's Daunting Year Ahead
Mike Kofman, fresh back from a research trip to Ukraine, spoke with Ryan about Ukraine's main challenges in facing down Russia this year.
Warsaw's Man in Washington on European Security and Poland's Defense Buildup
Ryan visited Ambassador Marek Magierowski at the Polish Embassy in Washington. They spoke about Poland's military build-up and the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Much of the
Gen. Brito of Training & Doctrine Command Talks Army Professionalism
Ryan sat down at the Pentagon with Gen. Gary Brito, who leads U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to talk about strengthening Army professionalism, which Gen. Randy George, the chief of staff of
The Russo-Ukrainian War at Two
On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ryan and Mike Kofman sit down to chat about where the war stands today and where things are heading. It is, to be candid, a pessim
Iraq Between Suits and Fatigues
Last week, Nick Danforth sat down with Denise Natali, Doug Ollivant and Bilal Wahab to discuss the latest in Iraqi politics? They debated what Iraq was like on Oc. 6th, how it has been impacted by the