Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Evolution of the U.S. strategic competition with China​ China’s engagement with allies of the U.S.​ The risk of a military confrontation over Taiwan​ Areas of potential cooperation between the U.S. and China ​ Conclusion ..read more

Table of Contents​ Introduction​ Update on Russia and Ukraine​ China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, and U.S. Influence in the Region​ India​ Iran​ Turkey/Greece​ Central and South America​ Cyber​ Macroeconomic Implications​ Conclusion ..read more

• Introduction • Crypto Industry Overview • FTX Situation Update • Macro-Implications in the Crypto Space • Mainstream Adoption of Crypto/Blockchain • ESG Applications of Crypto • Geopolitical Aspects of Crypto ..read more

Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 2:00​ Seven Months into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: 2:01 - 13:10​ The Path Forward for Ukraine: U.S. and NATO Support: 13:11 – 29:15​ Economic Implications for Europe and the West: 29:16 – 39:00​ The Path Forward for Russia: China and the Nuclear Threat: 39:01 – 42:15​ Transition to Sustainable Energy: 42:16 – 46:45​ Iranian Nuclear Program: 46:46 – 48:55​ Q&A: 48:56 – 57:11​ Conclusion: 57:12 - End ..read more

Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 - 1:27​ Risk of Russian Nuclear/WMD Use in Ukraine: 1:28 - 6:21​ Proliferation and Modernization of Nuclear Weapons: 6:22 - 14:13​ Market Assessment of Nuclear Risk: 14:14 – 16:29​ Nuclear Threat from North Korea: 16:30 – 21:30​ Iran’s Nuclear Program: 21:31 – 27:40​ Future of Nuclear Power & ESG: 27:41 – 43:00​ Conclusion: 43:01 - End ..read more

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Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 1:20​ Cyber concerns related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: 1:21 – 7:50​ Cyber use in conjunction with sanctions: 7:51 – 10:42​ Can a cyber-attack trigger a NATO Article 5 response?: 10:43 – 13:15​ Critical infrastructure that could be at risk: 13:16 – 15:25​ Russia’s and Ukraine’s cyber capabilities: 15:26 – 19:20​ Q&A: 19:21 – 24:31​ Conclusion: 24:32 – End ..read more

Table of Contents​ Introduction: 00:00 – 1:23​ State of Geopolitical Risk in 2022: 1:24 – 6:23​ Macro Perspective: End of an Era: 6:24 – 8:08​ India and Central/South America: 8:09 – 13:45​ Supply Chains, Cyber, and ESG: 13:46 – 22:39​ Space and Nuclear Weapons: 22:40 – 30:12​ Other Areas of Concern: 30:13 – 38:28​ Conclusion: 38:29 – End ..read more

Threat of Domestic Terrorism   Table of Contents: • Introduction: 00:00 – 00:54 • External vs. internal threats: 00:55 – 19:54 • Counterterrorism in an era of strategic competition: 19:55 – 25:22 • Vulnerabilities: 25:23 - end Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Academy’s Website     Key Points: · Domestic threats pose a distinct risk which requires a different set of protections. · Cyber and domestic threats are much more complicated and require a lot of local support. · Social media not only allows for anonymous expression, but also a communication system, enablin ..read more

Table of Contents Introduction: 00:00 – 1:53 Status of the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations: 1:54 – 11:32 Israel’s Nuclear Weapons and Capabilities: 11:33 – 20:50 International Coalition to Confront Iran: 20:51 – 25:39 Nuclear Power Industry: 25:40 – 33:20 Chinese/Russian Hypersonic Technology and Space: 33:21 – 45:52 Q&A and Conclusion: 45:53 – End ..read more