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“An Enviable Position in the Pacific,” an interview with GEN Xavier Brunson

Guest host Tom Spahr interviews General Xavier Brunson, Commander United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea (UNC/CFC/USFK). They discuss Korea, the Indo-Pacific, and mission command.


Decoding China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

China’s latest Five-Year Plan signals that it has become more pessimistic about the global environment, seeing it as uncertain and unstable. However, the Chinese Communist Party sees opportunity in that instability to promote the Community of Common

Taiwan’s Special Defense Budget and KMT Trip to Beijing, Part 2

In part two of this two-part episode, COL Kyle Marcrum and Dr. Jessica Liao discuss Taiwan President Lai’s special defense budget and the Kuomingdang Chair, Cheng Li-wun, visit to Beijing.

Taiwan’s Special Defense Budget and KMT Trip to Beijing, Part 1

In part one of this two-part episode, COL Kyle Marcrum and Dr. Jessica Liao discuss Taiwan President Lai’s special defense budget and why it is stalled in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan.
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The Strategic Importance of the Global Oil Market
June 4, 2015
The Strategic Importance of the Global Oil Market

Iraq’s Shia Warlords and Their Militias: Political and Security Challenges and Options
June 3, 2015
Iraq’s Shia Warlords and Their Militias: Political and Security Challenges and Options

Gold, Blood, and Power: Finance and War Through the Ages
May 29, 2015
Gold, Blood, and Power: Finance and War Through the Ages

From Cooperation to Competition: The Future of U.S.-Russian Relations
May 28, 2015
From Cooperation to Competition - The Future of U.S. - Russian Relations

First Things First for Future Defense Strategy
May 27, 2015

Strategy Education Across the Professional Military Education Enterprise
May 18, 2015

From Frozen Ties to Strategic Engagement: U.S.-Iranian Relationship in 2030
May 12, 2015
From Frozen Ties to Strategic Engagement: U.S.-Iranian Relationship in 2030

The Gulf Moment: Arab Relations Since 2011
May 4, 2015
The Gulf Moment: Arab Relations Since 2011

Bridging the Planning Gap: Incorporating Cyberspace Into Operational Planning
May 4, 2015

Special Commentary – Fighting the “Islamic State”: The Case for U.S. Ground Forces
May 1, 2015