Peace & Power with Gary Marx

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Welcome to ‘Peace & Power,’ where we discuss how America uses its diplomatic, military, and other instruments of national power to seek and preserve peace.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 78 - Russia, Odesa & Ukraine's Fight for Peace Through Strength w/Pavlo Unguryan

    Pavlo Unguryan, President of the Faith and Freedom Center and former member of Ukraine’s parliament, returns to Peace and Power for a wide-ranging conversation with host Gary Marx about the war, Russia’s ambitions and Ukraine’s place in the broader security of Europe. Unguryan discusses the strategic importance of Odesa and Ukraine’s Black Sea and Danube ports, the connection between Ukrainian agriculture and global food security, and the continuing threat Russian attacks pose to the region. The conversation also examines Russia’s broader ambitions in Europe, the security of NATO countries, Ukraine’s evolving drone capabilities and efforts to increase economic pressure on Moscow. Unguryan reflects on his relationships with American lawmakers, and the role U.S. political and religious leaders have played in supporting Ukraine. Finally, Unguryan discusses the launch of the new Faith and Freedom Center in Kyiv and its focus on national security, economic development, international partnerships and the values of faith, family and freedom. 00:00 — Russia's Ambitions & Introducing Pavlo Unguryan01:21 — Ukraine, Odesa & Global Food Security05:18 — Why Odesa's Ports Matter06:15 — Russia's Attacks Near NATO Territory09:28 — Has Europe Awakened to the Russian Threat?11:43 — Russia's Imperial Ambitions13:28 — Ukraine, Israel & the Wider Conflict17:12 — U.S. Support & New Pressure on Russia18:09 — Building Support for Ukraine in Washington20:26 — Sanctions & U.S.-Ukraine Relations22:10 — Pressure, Drones & "Peace Through Strength"24:05 — Launching the Faith and Freedom Center25:31 — Ukraine's National Prayer Breakfast28:09 — Faith and Freedom's Mission30:45 — Closing Thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 78 - Russia, Odesa & Ukraine's Fight for Peace Through Strength w/Pavlo Unguryan

  2. Sep 24

    Ep. 77 - Ukraine, NATO & the Global Fight Against Authoritarianism w/Daniel Twining

    Daniel Twining, President of the International Republican Institute, joins host Gary Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about Ukraine, Russia, China and the growing competition between democratic and authoritarian powers around the world. Fresh off a trip to Ukraine, Twining describes what he witnessed during a visit to Kharkiv and near the front lines, including the rapidly changing nature of drone warfare and the continuing danger facing Ukrainian civilians. The conversation also examines new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners, the role China plays in supporting Moscow, and what the war could mean for deterrence elsewhere—including a potential conflict over Taiwan. Twining also discusses the International Republican Institute’s work supporting democratic institutions around the world, what future elections in Ukraine could look like, Russian influence in countries including Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, and whether NATO is prepared for continued Russian aggression. Finally, Twining reflects on the resilience he witnessed firsthand in Ukraine and why he believes the outcome of the war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine’s borders. 00:00 — Russia, China & the Stakes for Ukraine00:19 — Introducing Daniel Twining01:49 — Twining Returns From Ukraine03:13 — Russia Escalates Its Attacks05:23 — Inside Kharkiv & the Drone War08:11 — New Sanctions Against Russia10:40 — Ukraine's Future Elections15:11 — IRI's Democracy Work Beyond Ukraine17:10 — Is NATO Ready for Russia?20:41 — Deterrence, Ukraine & Taiwan23:06 — Russian Influence & China24:05 — Sanctions, China & Ending the War26:00 — Twining's Message From Ukraine28:00 — Closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 77 - Ukraine, NATO & the Global Fight Against Authoritarianism w/Daniel Twining

  3. Sep 17

    Ep. 76 - Russia’s War Economy & the Global Fight Over Ukraine w/Ilan Berman

    The war in Ukraine is increasingly connected to conflicts and strategic competition far beyond Eastern Europe. On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, to examine the growing connections between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea—and what those relationships mean for Ukraine and U.S. foreign policy. Berman discusses Ukraine’s expanding defense technology capabilities, the pressures created by competing demands for air defense and munitions, and the challenges facing U.S. efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. The conversation also examines sanctions against Russia, efforts to pressure Russia’s energy sector, Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign, and how Moscow has transformed its economy to sustain a prolonged war. Finally, Berman explains why he believes Russia’s wartime economic model could have implications beyond Ukraine and argues that any strategy for isolating Moscow must account for the international partnerships helping Russia sustain its war effort. 00:00 — Introducing Ilan Berman01:26 — Connecting Ukraine, Russia, Iran & China04:19 — Ukraine's Defense Technology & the Middle East06:30 — Air Defense, Patriots & Ukraine's Needs07:54 — U.S. Negotiations With Russia12:10 — New Sanctions Against Russia & Iran17:47 — Economic Pressure & Russia's Reintegration21:19 — Ukraine's Deep Strikes Inside Russia24:04 — Russia's War Economy & the Risk Beyond Ukraine26:00 — Battlefield Momentum & Prospects for Negotiations29:23 — Isolating Russia and Its International Partners Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 76 - Russia’s War Economy & the Global Fight Over Ukraine w/Ilan Berman

  4. Sep 10

    Ep. 75 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton | Pt. 2

    The conversation with Liz Schrayer and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton continues as host Gary Marx examines what the war in Ukraine means for the future of American leadership. In Part Two, Newton draws on his military career to explain why American hard power must work alongside diplomacy, economic engagement, foreign assistance, and strong international partnerships. Schrayer discusses the coalition supporting Ukraine and makes the case for viewing Ukraine through the lens of U.S. national security, economic interests, and American values. The conversation also explores Ukraine’s rapid development of drone warfare and what the United States can learn from its defense industrial base. Newton examines the accelerating role of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence on the battlefield, while Schrayer discusses critical minerals, economic cooperation, and the strategic challenge posed by the growing alignment among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Finally, Schrayer and Newton discuss NATO, the importance of continued American leadership, and what they believe the United States and its allies must do to help Ukraine achieve a lasting victory. 00:00 — Hard Power, Soft Power & American Leadership05:01 — Building Support for Ukraine09:21 — What America Can Learn from Ukraine’s Drone Revolution13:29 — AI, Autonomous Drones & the Future of Warfare15:25 — Russia, China, Iran & North Korea16:26 — Critical Minerals & the U.S.-Ukraine Economic Partnership18:29 — Why American Leadership Still Matters19:50 — NATO’s Future & the U.S. Role23:10 — Remembering a Friend & Advocate for Ukraine27:44 — What Comes Next for Ukraine?30:40 — American Values & the Case for Ukraine32:32 — Closing Thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 75 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton | Pt. 2

  5. Sep 3

    Ep. 74 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton

    What does the war in Ukraine mean for America’s security—and what happens if the United States disengages from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton, a member of USGLC’s National Security Advisory Council, for a wide-ranging discussion about Ukraine, American global leadership, and the growing cooperation among U.S. adversaries. Newton examines how Ukraine has survived years of Russian attacks and transformed modern warfare through drones, emerging technology, and rapid battlefield innovation. The conversation then turns to North Korea’s support for Russia and what its involvement in Ukraine could mean for security far beyond Europe. Schrayer discusses American public opinion toward Ukraine and argues that support for Kyiv should be understood not as charity, but as an investment in U.S. national security. She and Newton also examine diplomacy with Moscow, continued U.S. military support, sanctions, and the relationship between the war in Ukraine and the strategic challenge posed by China. The conversation ultimately asks what “peace through strength” means in the modern world—and why military power, diplomacy, economic pressure, international assistance, and strong alliances must work together to achieve a lasting peace. 00:00 — Liz Schrayer & Lt. Gen. Dick Newton03:06 — How Ukraine Defied Expectations05:41 — CIA Diplomacy with Moscow10:28 — North Korean Troops & Russia’s War14:13 — The Growing Coalition of U.S. Adversaries18:33 — Where Americans Stand on Ukraine22:54 — Sanctions, NATO & the Battle of Wills25:24 — U.S. Weapons & Ukraine’s Air Defense29:03 — What “Peace Through Strength” Really Means31:21 — Military, Economic & Diplomatic Power Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 74 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton

  6. Aug 27

    Ep. 73 - Reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day w/Shelby Wilder

    What is it like reporting from Kyiv as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence in the middle of war? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Shelby Wilder, Newsmax foreign correspondent, journalist, and documentary filmmaker, reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Wilder describes a capital that remains defiant and proud even as Ukrainians face some of the most dangerous conditions since the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Wilder recounts how she first entered Ukraine as a freelance journalist in 2022 with little more than her protective gear and a seat aboard a humanitarian cargo flight—and how Ukraine eventually became a major focus of her career. The conversation covers: Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and the mood in Kyiv Wilder’s journey from freelance journalist to Newsmax foreign correspondent Ukraine’s internal political tensions and calls for wartime elections Interviewing President Zelenskyy at the Chernobyl nuclear site Reporting through blackouts, missile attacks, and brutal Ukrainian winters The human stories and resilience that keep Wilder returning to Ukraine Wilder also reflects on interviewing Zelenskyy one-on-one, pressing him for answers about U.S. support, and why some of the most important stories of the war are not about military strategy or geopolitics, but ordinary Ukrainians trying to raise families, attend school, and live their lives under extraordinary circumstances. 00:00 — Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day 01:42 — The Mood in Kyiv 04:23 — How Shelby Wilder Became a War Correspondent 07:58 — Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Politics & Wartime Elections 12:02 — Political Tensions Inside Ukraine 16:18 — Elon Musk, Starlink & Ukraine 19:06 — International Support on Independence Day 21:52 — Interviewing Zelenskyy at Chernobyl 26:44 — Reporting Through Ukraine’s Brutal Winters 30:10 — Shelby’s Path into Journalism 31:23 — Pressing Zelenskyy for Answers 33:15 — Why Ukrainians Continue to Fight Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 73 - Reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day w/Shelby Wilder

  7. Aug 20

    Ep. 72 - What Life Is Really Like Near Ukraine’s Front Lines w/Will Fleeson

    What is everyday life really like for Ukrainians living within reach of Russian drones and missiles? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with freelance writer Will Fleeson, who has spent more than nine months reporting from Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, to discuss what he witnessed during his latest reporting trip near the front lines. Fleeson describes traveling through areas covered by anti-drone netting, speeding down roads to reduce the risk of attack, and using a handheld device capable of detecting when a drone has a vehicle in its sights. He also shares the stories of Ukrainian civilians who continue working, worshiping, exercising, and raising families despite living under the constant threat of attack. The conversation covers: Life inside Ukraine’s expanding drone “kill zone” Churches and humanitarian groups serving frontline communities Russian double-tap strikes and attacks on civilians The indoctrination and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children Civilian resilience and everyday life during wartime Protests, corruption reform, and democracy during the war Fleeson also recounts visiting a church near the front that was badly damaged by a Russian strike shortly after he left—and how its congregation continued its work, including holding a baptism amid the destruction. The conversation offers a firsthand look at not only the dangers Ukrainians face, but their determination to continue living their lives in the middle of war. 00:00 — Life under Ukraine’s drone nets 00:35 — Introducing Will Fleeson 01:50 — Reporting near Ukraine’s fortress belt 03:21 — The changing battlefield and civilian toll 04:19 — Inside the drone “kill zone” 05:26 — How Fleeson reports near the front 07:40 — The risks of frontline reporting 09:21 — Anti-drone nets and life under constant threat 11:01 — Seeing his own vehicle through a drone feed 12:59 — How Ukrainian civilians keep living 14:44 — Churches serving frontline communities 16:48 — A Ukrainian church damaged by a Russian strike 19:07 — Resilience amid destruction 20:15 — How double-tap strikes work 22:34 — Ballistic missiles and Ukraine’s air defenses 25:16 — Ukrainian children in Russian summer camps 28:29 — Democracy and protests during wartime 33:39 — Fleeson’s travel writing and Lake Ohrid 35:42 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 72 - What Life Is Really Like Near Ukraine’s Front Lines w/Will Fleeson

  8. Aug 13

    Ep. 71 - What Americans Really Think About Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Leadership w/Rachel Hoff

    Do Americans really want the United States to retreat from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, to examine the Institute’s 2026 summer survey and what Americans actually believe about U.S. foreign policy, NATO, Ukraine, and America’s role on the global stage. Hoff discusses polling showing strong support for American international engagement and the principle of “peace through strength,” including surprising findings among younger self-identified MAGA Republicans. The conversation also examines NATO, support for defending allies, U.S. weapons for Ukraine, European-funded weapons purchases, and what Americans believe a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war should look like. The conversation covers: American support for global leadership and “peace through strength” What younger MAGA Republicans actually think about foreign policy Public support for NATO and defending NATO allies American attitudes toward weapons and support for Ukraine What Americans believe a just end to the war could look like Hoff also explains how partisan politics can influence foreign-policy attitudes while broader support for American leadership remains remarkably resilient. 00:00 — Introduction 01:08 — Rachel Hoff’s background growing up in Japan 04:17 — The Reagan Institute’s 2026 summer survey 05:34 — Do Americans want greater global engagement? 07:12 — What younger MAGA Republicans actually believe 10:02 — How the Reagan Institute conducts its polling 13:49 — Reagan, Trump & “peace through strength” 16:23 — Partisanship and American global leadership 18:10 — Foreign policy vs. domestic spending priorities 20:05 — What Americans think about NATO 23:23 — American support for Ukraine 26:32 — European-funded U.S. weapons for Ukraine 29:34 — How Americans think the Ukraine war should end 32:06 — Russia, Ukraine & America’s allies and enemies 34:18 — Is America still a “shining city on a hill”? 36:09 — Where to find the Reagan Institute polling 36:50 — Closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media: X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_pod LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 71 - What Americans Really Think About Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Leadership w/Rachel Hoff
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