Counterweight with Will Chamberlain

Will Chamberlain
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Twice a week, Will Chamberlain sits down with guests who know their stuff on the subjects that matter most to the American Right: immigration, courts, elections, foreign policy, and whatever else is dominating the news cycle. Will Chamberlain is Senior Counsel at the Article III Project and Vice President of External Affairs at the Edmund Burke Foundation. X: @willchamberlain counterweightpod.com

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    Episode 1: The Strait of Hormuz with Tom Sauer

    The very first episode of Counterweight focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and American military operations in Iran. The conversation starts by going over guest Tom Sauer's background in Navy explosive ordinance disposal and the role it plays in dealing with problems like naval mining. It delves into the threat of naval mining, the efforts to clear and render safe explosive hazards, and the impact of naval mining on shipping and naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz. It also discusses the negotiation dynamics, the impact of mine clearance on shipping, and the role of the US Navy in enforcing a blockade. The conversation covers a range of topics including the impact of American operations on Iran, the effectiveness of naval blockades, reindustrialization and the strategic considerations of potential conflicts with China. It also delves into the role of technology in modern warfare and the importance of learning from small punitive wars. Takeaways Naval mining poses a significant threat to naval assets and shipping, with mines being cheap, patient, and difficult to clear.The efforts to clear and render safe naval mines have a significant impact on shipping and naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, influencing insurance premiums and trade dynamics.The negotiation dynamics and the impact of mine clearance on shipping are intertwined, with the US Navy playing a crucial role in enforcing a blockade and ensuring safe transit paths for shipping. Impact of military actions on IranEffectiveness of naval presenceNeed for reindustrialization of munitionsStrategic considerations of potential conflicts with ChinaRole of technology in modern warfareImportance of learning from small punitive wars Chapters 00:00 Tom's Background in Navy EOD02:59 The Threat of Naval Mining05:46 Impact of Mine Clearance on Shipping19:57 Negotiation Dynamics and Blockade Enforcement27:59 The Impact of American Operations on Iran32:30 The Effectiveness of the American Blockade36:25 Reindustrialization of Munitions40:19 Strategic Considerations vis-a-vis China46:24 The role of Technology in Modern Warfare48:47 The Importance of Learning from Smaller Wars

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Twice a week, Will Chamberlain sits down with guests who know their stuff on the subjects that matter most to the American Right: immigration, courts, elections, foreign policy, and whatever else is dominating the news cycle. Will Chamberlain is Senior Counsel at the Article III Project and Vice President of External Affairs at the Edmund Burke Foundation. X: @willchamberlain counterweightpod.com

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  • Creator
    Will Chamberlain
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
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