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In this episode, I'm joined by Elbridge Colby, the architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy and one of the boldest voices in the national security policy making world. We discuss the crucial shift in U.S. defense policies to counter China's global ascent, historical oversights on China's ambitions, and "feels vs. reals" foreign policy.

In this episode, I'm joined by my old friend Tom Rogan, a columnist with the Washington Examiner, who was recently accused of terrorism in Russia for simply writing an article about the war. We discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the future of TikTok, and what makes America a special place.

This episode features a conversation with Matthew Kroenig and Dan
Negrea, authors of 'We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the
New Cold War,' discussing the ideological and strategic crossroads
faced by the U.S. and China. The authors argue for a comprehensive
Republican foreign policy to combat perceived threats from China,
drawing parallels between the ideologies of the Trump and Reagan
administrations. They emphasize the need for increased defense spending,
stronger alliances, and a strategic approach to deterrence,
highlighting the ideological battle between democracy and
authoritarianism as central to winning this new Cold War.

00:00 The New Cold War: U.S. vs. China
00:34 Introducing the Authors and Their Vision
01:28 The Motivation Behind 'We Win, They Lose'
02:51 Defining the New Cold War and Its Stakes
03:30 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War
04:59 The Personal Histories Shaping Policy Perspectives
05:59 The Global Threat Landscape and the New Axis of Evil
07:58 The Importance of Information Warfare
08:29 Revisiting the Cold War and Its Modern Implications
10:39 The Role of Nuclear Weapons and Strategic Deterrence
10:46 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War
11:19 The Comprehensive Approach to National Security
12:35 The Importance of National Security Voices
13:21 Understanding and Addressing the New Cold War
22:40 The Ideological Battle: Authoritarianism vs. Democracy
32:12 The Role of Allies and Defense Spending in the New Cold War
40:19 Winning the New Cold War: Strategies and Priorities
49:55 Advice for the Next Generation of National Security Experts
52:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find the Book

On this episode, we dive into the happenings at the World Economic Forum, the new, new operation against the Houthis in Yemen, and Vladimir Putin's scheme to retake Alaska. PLUS a special exclusive interview with our new AI reporter, Oliver!

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In episode 2, we discuss the ongoing conflict with the Houthis in Yemen & Iran's crazy temper tantrum in the Middle East. Bonus segment at the end for all you history buffs.

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Sources:

Why Killing Qassem Soleimani was the Right Thing To Do

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67999465

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/middleeast/iran-missiles-pakistan-iraq.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/pakistan-launches-precise-military-strikes-on-iran-in-response-to-bombing

With a New Year upon us, our inaugural episode takes a look at 7 of the top geopolitical flashpoints you can expect in 2024. These include everything from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East to the economic crisis in China.