At The Boundary

Global and National Security Institute

“At the Boundary” is going to feature global and national strategy insights that we think our fans will want to know about. That could mean live interviews, engagements with distinguished thought leaders, conference highlights, and more. It will pull in a broad array of government, industry, and academic partners, ensuring we don’t produce a dull uniformity of ideas. It will also be a platform to showcase all the great things going on with GNSI, our partners, and USF.

  1. Can You Bet on War? Inside The Dark Side of Prediction Markets

    19H AGO

    Can You Bet on War? Inside The Dark Side of Prediction Markets

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What happens when people are financially incentivized not just to predict events but to shape them? On this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Senior Director Jim Cardoso sits down with authors of a recent guest essay on prediction markets for the New York Times, Dr. Amy Nelson, senior fellow at the Future Security Program at New America and Dr. Sean Guillory, CEO of Betting Intelligence, to unpack one of the most unexpected emerging national security threats: prediction markets. Once considered a niche sites, platforms like PolyMarket and Kalshi have exploded into billion-dollar industries influencing politics, geopolitics, elections, and public discourse. But as these markets grow, so do concerns about insider trading and coercion. Drs. Nelson and Guillory explain how prediction markets are evolving beyond harmless speculation into systems that can incentivize real-world actions and create new vulnerabilities for democracies. The conversation explores Congress’s growing scrutiny, and why adversaries could weaponize these platforms in the future. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Links from this episode: • "A Journalist Covered a Missile Strike. Then the Death Threats Started"- By Amy Nelson and Sean Guillory. GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    48 min
  2. Inside Russia's Broken Intelligence Machine

    MAY 18

    Inside Russia's Broken Intelligence Machine

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Corruption, dysfunction, and the hidden weaknesses behind Putin’s security state. What happens when an intelligence system becomes consumed by corruption, fear, and loyalty to the regime instead of truth? In this episode of At the Boundary, former CIA operations officer Sean Wiswesser argues that the dysfunction inside Russia’s intelligence services is not an exception to the system – it is the system. Discussing his new book, Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin’s Secret War, Wiswesser explains how the FSB and SVR have become organizations shaped by cronyism, politicized analysis, and institutional decay. He and Dr. Jeff Rogg examine how those failures contributed to Russia’s disastrous assumptions before the invasion of Ukraine and why authoritarian intelligence systems struggle to deliver honest assessments to political leaders. The conversation also explores Russian active measures, disinformation campaigns targeting democracies, and the growing role of intelligence services in sustaining Putin’s rule. This is a candid examination of how secret police culture, corruption, and information warfare continue to define Russia’s confrontation with the West. Links from the Episode: Sean Wiswesser's Book: Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War GNSI Video Series: Former Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs, John Hyten GNSI Research Initiative: The Price of Credible Peace, Episode 3 GNSI Student Research Fellows Applications for Fall 2026 ----------------------------- GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    35 min
  3. Can US Foreign Aid Stop the Next War?

    MAY 11

    Can US Foreign Aid Stop the Next War?

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At The Boundary, GNSI Senior Director Jim Cardoso sits down with former USAID Senior Foreign Service Officer Greg Howell to discuss the Global Fragility Act (GFA), its bipartisan origins, and what the proposed Global Fragility Reauthorization Act could mean for the future of U.S. engagement abroad. Drawing on more than two decades of international development experience across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Howell explains how the GFA sought to integrate diplomacy, defense, and development into a coordinated “3D” approach to conflict prevention and stabilization. The episode explores why the GFA was created, U.S. efforts to counter violent extremism in West Africa, and the evolving future of foreign assistance. Howell and Cardoso also examines how prevention-focused investment and long-term strategic engagement may help reduce future conflict costs while advancing broader U.S. national security interests. Links from this episode: • Student Research Fellows Program • CIA article: • Strategy Competition article • Wiswesser’s book GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    38 min
  4. From Campus to Capitol: USF’s Future Strategists Students at the Nation’s Capitol

    MAY 4

    From Campus to Capitol: USF’s Future Strategists Students at the Nation’s Capitol

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida takes you inside the GNSI DC Experience. A program designed to give USF students interested in national security careers a chance to tour capitol hill and meet professional mentors in policy and defense.   Host Jim Cardoso is joined by USF Future Strategist Program (FSP) students Dontavious Ellis and Santiago Zambrano, along with GNSI events planner Sophia Montero, to discuss how this unique program connects students directly with the U.S. national security ecosystem. They also discuss the trip itinerary and personal goals to check out while they are there.  Checkpoints include Capitol Hill and the Pentagon along with visiting a few leading think tanks and intelligence professionals. The DC Experience offers unparalleled exposure to real-world decision-making, policy development, and strategic leadership. Links from the Episode: • GNSI Announces Student Cohort for DC Experience  • Tad and Guido’s article GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    40 min
  5. The Manpower Problem: Russia's Army of Conscripts, Convicts , and Contractors

    APR 27

    The Manpower Problem: Russia's Army of Conscripts, Convicts , and Contractors

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What happens when a military power relies on troops made of coerced recruits and convicts? In this episode of GNSI At the Boundary podcast, Drs. Guido Rossi and Tad Schnaufer join the show to unpack their latest research paper on Russia’s flawed mobilization strategy in the Ukraine war. Drawing from their article in the Journal of Strategic Security, they explore how Russia’s early assumptions of a short, low-intensity conflict with minimal resistance collapsed into a prolonged, high-intensity war requiring mass manpower. Facing constraints on full mobilization, the Kremlin turned to alternative sources of fighters, these being conscripts, convicts, contractors, and coerced recruits, or also known as “ersatz soldiers.” The result of such recruits is a fragmented force structure, mounting casualties, and growing long-term social and strategic risks. Links from the Episode:  • Conscripts, Convicts, and Contractors: Ersatz Soldiers and Russia's Total Mobilization Workarounds – By Drs. Tad A. Schnaufer and Guido Rossi • GNSI Announces Student Cohort for ISI Programme  • USF Article on Calvin Pham’s grandfather GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    42 min
  6. From Holy War to Hybrid War: What the Baltic Crusades Teach Us Today

    APR 20

    From Holy War to Hybrid War: What the Baltic Crusades Teach Us Today

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In the beginning of this episode of “At the Boundary”, host Jim Cardoso shares some highlights of the first ever GNSI International Security Experience Strategy Competition. This includes a short interview with a member of the winning team, UCF’s Canon Wesley, about the experience. This competition is the first of its kind at USF, and is a unique learning opportunity of undergraduate students interested in the national security field.   Then for the main interview, GNSI’s Tad Schnaufer, PhD, is joined by Gregory Leighton, author of “Ideology and Holy Landscape in the Baltic Crusades” to explore why medieval history still shapes today’s global security landscape. What began as a discussion of the Baltic Crusades quickly reveals deeper insights into how ideology, narrative, and identity influence modern conflicts, including NATO strategy, Russia’s worldview, and the war in Ukraine. Links from the Episode: • GNSI Announces Student Cohort for DC Experience • Tad and Guido’s article GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    50 min
  7. Breaking Into National Security: USF, AI, and the Path to National Security Careers

    APR 13

    Breaking Into National Security: USF, AI, and the Path to National Security Careers

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What does it take to solve real-world national security challenges under pressure? In this episode of GNSI’s “At the Boundary” podcast, the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida takes you inside the high-stakes world of strategy competitions, where graduate students prepare to compete in the US Army War College Strategy Competition. GNSI’s Dr. David Oakley is joined by USF graduate student competitors Yoan Hermida and Dan Woods to explore how future national security leaders bridge theory and practice. The conversation breaks down how students develop analytical frameworks, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills to address complex global conflicts, from Russia-Ukraine to emerging security threats. You’ll also hear how artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and intelligence technology are shaping the future of warfare and policy. Beyond the competition, this episode highlights the growing importance of experiential learning in international relations, including the launch of USF’s International Security Experience, undergraduate strategy competitions, and direct engagement with organizations like the CIA and global policy schools. Whether you’re a student exploring careers in intelligence, a policy professional, or simply interested in global affairs, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the next generation is preparing for strategy, diplomacy, and modern security challenges. Links from the Episode: • GNSI International Security Experience • CIA Recruiting and Informational Events Schedule GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    38 min
  8. Next-Gen Strategists: Inside USF’s Student-Led National Security Conference

    APR 6

    Next-Gen Strategists: Inside USF’s Student-Led National Security Conference

    Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What does it take to become a national security strategist in today’s complex global environment? In this episode of the GNSI “At the Boundary” podcast, we spotlight the next generation of leaders shaping the future of national security, intelligence, and global strategy. The episode features guest host May Birch of the USF Future Strategist Program. Her guests are fellow FSP student Michael Dileonardo, Catherine Wood a student of the University of Texas in Austin, and Connor Devanney a student of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. All of them will be part of the student led portion of the upcoming GNSI 2026 International Security Experience, titled: “Shadows and Circuits.” This conversation explores how students are tackling real-world geopolitical challenges, from cybersecurity and intelligence to quantum security, policy development, and global conflict resolution. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in careers in national security, international relations, cybersecurity, intelligence, or defense policy. Links from the Episode: • GNSI International Security Experience GNSI on X GNSI on Linkedin GNSI on YouTube At the Boundary  from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida,  features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about. A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary. Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

    49 min
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“At the Boundary” is going to feature global and national strategy insights that we think our fans will want to know about. That could mean live interviews, engagements with distinguished thought leaders, conference highlights, and more. It will pull in a broad array of government, industry, and academic partners, ensuring we don’t produce a dull uniformity of ideas. It will also be a platform to showcase all the great things going on with GNSI, our partners, and USF.

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  • Creator
    Global and National Security Institute
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
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    © 2026 At The Boundary
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