At The Boundary
“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.
Episodes
61 episodes
Is Government Corruption Blocking South Sudan’s Path to Peace?
In this compelling episode of "At the Boundary," guest author Dr. Steven C. Roach delves into the challenges and resilience of South Sudan, drawing from his book "South Sudan's Fateful Struggle: Building Peace in a State of War."
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Episode 61
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36:57
SPECIAL EPISODE: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's Martial Law Disaster
In this special episode of At the Boundary, we discuss the upheaval in South Korea with Dr. Jongseok Woo, Associate Professor in the University of South Florida's School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and author of the book, "...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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22:42
SPECIAL EPISODE: Good News and Bad News in Syria Following the Collapse of Bashar al-Assad
GNSI Executive Direct and former Commander of U.S. Central Command, retired Marine Corps General, Frank McKenzie joins the podcast for a special episode examining the explosive situation and developments in Syria, following the victory by rebel...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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13:31
Admiral Halsey’s WWII Victory Strategy, Success, and Setbacks
In this episode of "What’s Really Happening?", retired four-star General Frank McKenzie explores the remarkable yet complex career of five-star Fleet Admiral William Frederick "Bull" Halsey Jr., renowned for his pivotal role in the Pac...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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24:25
Is Poland America's #1 Ally in Eastern Europe? A Conversation with Professor Jacek Dworzecki
In this compelling episode of GNSI’s “At the Boundary," guest Professor Jacek Dworzecki, the Deputy Dean for Security Studies Discipline at the General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces, provides a deep dive into Euro...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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45:04
The USA Missed the Golden Hour for Impactful Aid in Afghanistan
We sit in on a conversation with Alexious Butler, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow with GNSI and a Mission Director with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), about the concept of "The Golden Hour," specifically as it pert...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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28:33
Reflections on “Rethinking Afghanistan”: A GNSI Group Discussion on Lessons Learned
Delve into the aftermath of the recent Policy Dialogue, "Rethinking Afghanistan: Strategic Competition in the Heart of Asia," with insights from event organizers: GNSI Senior Director, Jim Cardoso; Strategy and Research Manager, Tad Schnaufer, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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44:46
Shifting Power in the Middle East: The Decline of Clerics and Rise of the IRGC
In this thought-provoking episode of “At the Boundary”, guest Ali Alfoneh from The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington dives deep into the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East. Together with GNSI Fellow Arman Mahmoudian, Ph.D., they ...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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46:14
Iran at its Weakest in Years?
In this special episode, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, former commander of CENTCOM, gives an exclusive update on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. He shares his expert analysis on the objectives of both nations and dives deep int...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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17:22
From Data to Action: Counterterrorism Intelligence Collection and Exploitation
What does it take to transform U.S. intelligence operations from small, specialized teams to a global force capable of tackling terrorism on a massive scale? In this episode, retired Lieutenant General Robert Ashley, the former Dir...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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42:12
Did the Beirut Bombing Ignite the War on Terror?
Listen in to this enlightening episode of GNSI’s “Author Spotlight Series” featuring James Scott, co-author of “Targeted: Beirut: The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror.”James shares exce...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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54:48
Sinwar is Dead, Hamas to Follow?
In this special episode of "At the Boundary," the impacts of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death examined in detail. GNSI Research Fellow Dr. Arman Mahmoudian provides critical analysis of the implications of this event on the ongoing conflict in...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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18:50
The Bleak Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
With immense losses and a relentless conflict, can there be a good ending to the Russian and Ukraine war? In this episode of At The Boundary, special guest Marshall Billingslea breaks down the harsh reality: a future where neither side comes ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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26:12
The Middle East is at War Again
As conflict erupts in the Middle East once again, the region is engulfed in a "fires war." The recent death of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah and Israel's military operations in southern Lebanon have sparked intense retaliatory strikes from H...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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26:27
USF’s Growing National Security Research Capability
In this week’s episode of "ATB," host Dr. Dave Oakley sits down with Dr. Randy Larsen, the Associate Dean for Research at the College of Arts and Sciences. Together, they delve into groundbreaking projects reshaping our understanding of nationa...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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16:29
GNSI's Future Strategist Program: National Security's Next Generation
Discover the Future Strategist Program! In this week’s episode of “At the Boundary,” join guests Dr. Jeff Rogg and Ashley Parow as they dive into GNSI’s exciting new initiative aimed at USF students pursuing careers in national security. Hear f...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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20:59
Venezuela’s Stolen Election: What’s next for the country?
In this episode, U.S veteran researchers address the current political chaos in Venezuela, analyzing the impact on the country’s stability. The stolen elections are causing conflict between the military and civilians, who want to ensure nationa...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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25:11
How Engineering is Changing National Defense
🌐 How is engineering transforming national security? Join “At the Boundary” as guest Taylor Johnston sheds light on the USF Institute for Applied Engineering’s role in developing advanced technologies for defense applications. Discover the impa...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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39:16
Voter Stress Over A.I. influence in 2024 U.S. Election with Dr. Stephen Neely
In this episode of "At the Boundary," join host Jim Cardoso and special guest Dr. Stephen Neely, MPA Program Director at USF and GNSI Senior Faculty Fellow, as they discuss the results of an extensive survey on the state of American voters....
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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41:04
The State of the Abraham Accords with Merissa Khurma
Join “At the Boundary” on this enlightening episode as Merissa Khurma, Program Director of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, dives deep into the Abraham Accords.Discover the purpose and status of these pivotal agreements and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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46:44
Addressing Extremism and Reintegration of Former Combatants in the Middle East
This week on "At the Boundary," Charles Lister offers expert analysis on countering terrorism and addressing the detainee crisis in the Middle East. Lister’s focus is on the critical issue of reintegrating combatants into their communities once...
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Episode 41
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53:12
Analyzing Ukraine’s Historic Advance into Kursk with Dr. Tad Schnaufer
In this special edition, “At the Boundary” analyzes the historic invasion of Russia’s Kursk Region by Ukrainian forces. As of our recording, Ukrainian troops have advanced over seven miles along a 25-mile front—a significant development, consid...
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Episode 40
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19:36
Countering Violent Extremist Organizations and Technology in Special Operations with Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Scott Howell
This week on “At The Boundary,” we’re featuring a compelling discussion with retired Air Force Lieutenant General Scott Howell about the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Explore how JSOC, a critical segment of U.S. Special Operations Co...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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35:00
The Flaws of Zero-Sum Thinking in Modern Warfare with Guest Dr. Chris Kolenda
Join us as Dr. Chris Kolenda, author of “Zero Sum Victory: What We’re Getting Wrong About War,” reveals his critical views on U.S. military strategy. Kolenda, a retired Army Colonel with extensive experience advising high-level militar...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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40:31
Iran’s New President: Exploring the Impacts and Intrigues of Recent Political Shifts
Award-winning journalist and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, Negar Mortazavi, joins host Jim Cardoso on "At the Boundary" this week. They delve into the recent election of Iran's new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, and explo...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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