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
72 episodes
Inside the Secret World of the Five Eyes: A Conversation with Richard Kerbaj
Award-winning documentary producer and investigative journalist Richard Kerbaj joins Dr. David Oakley at the University of South Florida to discuss the intricate history of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Kerbaj, renowned for his ...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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50:14
Why Shifting Focus from Europe to China Could Backfire on the U.S. | Summit Roundtable
Can the U.S. afford to shift its focus to China while Russia remains a threat?Following the GNSI Summit on the Russian-Ukraine War, experts break down why abandoning Europe could be a serious mistake—and how Russian and Chinese aggressio...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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48:22
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Threats & Opportunities
🎙️ AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Computing—A Must-Listen Episode! 🤖💡Professor John Licato joins guest host Glenn Beckmann on the "At the Boundary" podcast to discuss groundbreaking AI advancements and the launch of USF’s new Coll...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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39:45
From Classroom to War Room: Future Leaders on the Russia-Ukraine War
This episode of “At the Boundary” dives deep into the Russia-Ukraine war with students from the Future Strategist Program (FSP) at the University of South Florida. This roundtable discussion unpacks the impact of unmanned drones, the shifting g...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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58:25
How FPV & Kamikaze Drones Are Reshaping the Russia-Ukraine War
Drones are reshaping the battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war, revolutionizing surveillance, combat tactics, and logistics. In this episode of "At the Boundary," guest Sam Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses to explore how unmanned syst...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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49:37
The Iraq War Through the Eyes of Task Force Lion
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Seth Folsom joins “At the Boundary” to discuss his new book, "Nothing Here Worth Dying For," a gripping account of leading Task Force Lion in Iraq. He explores trust, adaptability, and leadership in combat, as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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55:12
The U.S. Military Recruiting Crisis
Military recruitment and retention are at a critical crossroads. Almost 80% of young Americans ineligible for service without some sort of medical waiver, and new recruitment pools are beginning to shrink. This episode brings in two experts to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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45:34
Will the U.S. Stay Ahead of China and Russia?
The future of U.S. global relations hangs in the balance as shifting alliances, rising threats, and strategic competition reshape the world stage. Former Ambassador Barbara Stevenson and General (Ret) Frank McKenzie offer powerful...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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1:08:43
Mystery Drones Invading U.S. Skies
Explore the enigma of mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey and across major U.S. cities, including sightings over FAA-regulated airspace and military bases. These incidents, investigated at the directive of President Trump, have sparked conc...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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44:30
Chinese Aggression Fuels Indo-Pacific Grey Zone Wars
China’s approach in the South China Sea is becoming far more aggressive. How does America view the rise of grey zone conflicts in the Indo-Pacific? In this illuminating episode, Ray Powell and James Carouso, hosts of the “Why Should We Care Abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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37:04
GNSI’s 2025 Roadmap: Programs, Goals, and Events
Kick off 2025 with the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI), host Jim Cardoso and the team unveil the institute’s ambitious plans for the year. This episode highlights the goals of the Future Strategist Program, introduces new Fe...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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40:48
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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Season 2
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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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