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
46 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aftermath of October 7: Israel's Survival Mindset with Dr. Frank Sobchak
This week’s "At The Boundary" features Dr. Frank Sobchak as he discusses his extensive research on Israel since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Dr. Sobchak shares firsthand accounts from his time in the region and insights gained from convers...
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Russia's Alliance with North Korea with Political Science Expert Dr. Jongseok Woo
Tune in to "At the Boundary" for an in-depth discussion with special guest, Dr. Jongseok Woo, an expert on political science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Woo and GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer examine the recent NATO-style provision formed...
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Inside the Life of a Four-Star with General (Ret) Frank McKenzie
On GNSI’s “At the Boundary” this week, former Commander of United States Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie and host Tad Schnaufer, PhD, give rare insight into the life of a four-star general. They discuss daily routines, pivotal dec...
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Should Chinese Drones Be Banned in the U.S.? UAV Expert Dr. Caitlin Lee of RAND Corporation Explores Both Sides of the Question
🎙️ Join us on "At the Boundary" as Dr. Caitlin Lee breaks down the "Countering CCP Drones Act" currently being considered in Congress. This legislation would ban drones from the Chinese-owned technology company, DJI, from operating in the U.S.,...
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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, an Interview With Greg Smith, CEO of TIGRE Global Solutions and the former Command Senior Enlisted Leader at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
On “At The Boundary,” Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Greg Smith shares unique insights from his 33-year career in Special Operations, diving into the details of countering modern weapons of mass destruction. Smith was the 10th Co...
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The Experiences of Marine Corps Veteran and National Security Expert, Dr. Rob Burrell, the Newest Member of GNSI and Author of "The Ghosts of Iwo Jima"
At The Boundary host Jim Cardoso sits down with one of the newest members of our GNSI team, Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Rob Burrell. They talk about Burrell’s time as a combat-experienced Marine, his accomplishments within the national security ...
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“Threads of Oppression: The Global Impact of Transnational Repression” with GNSI’s David Oakley, PhD, Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders, Laura Harth, and Associate Professor of Political Science at Eckerd College, Allison Quatrini, PhD
On this episode of “At the Boundary,” GNSI’s Academic Director, David Oakley, PhD, leads a panel from the GNSI Policy Dialogues conference titled: “Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America,” which featured Campaign Directo...
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"How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare" With Author Vali Nasr, PhD and Arman Mahmoudian, PhD
This week on GNSI’s At the Boundary Podcast, GNSI’s very own Arman Mahmoudian, PhD, discusses the latest book from the Majid Khaddouri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, Vali Nasr, PhD.<...
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The Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and its Potential Effects on Iran’s Relations with the U.S. with Middle East Policy Experts Dr. Arman Mahmoudian and Dr. Mohsen Mulani
On At the Boundary this week, guest host Glenn Beckmann sits down with two of the most recognized experts on Middle Eastern affairs. Dr. Arman Mahmoudian, an adjunct professor at the Judy Genshaft Honors College at USF and an award-winning writ...
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Artificial Intelligence and it’s Effect on the Future of Spycraft with David Gioe, PhD., Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and GNSI's Academic Director, Dave Oakley, PhD
In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Academic Director Dave Oakley PhD., discusses how the implementation of A.I. is changing the world of spycraft with David Gioe, PhD., an Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Military Academy at W...
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Author Barbara Slavin Gives Insight Into Her Book “Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation.”
On At the Boundary this week, Barbara Slavin, a nationally recognized, author, diplomatic reporter, and foreign correspondent with special expertise in the Middle East, and Sina Azodi, PhD, a Visiting Scholar and Professional Lecturer of Intern...
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Competition with Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project and Dr. Prasant Mohapatra, Provost of the University of South Florida
In this episode of At the Boundary, we go back to our GNSI Tampa Summit in March and listen in on a conversation between Dr. Prasant Mohapatra, the Provost of the University of South Florida and Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special...
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Targeted harassment of individuals within the United States by the People's Republic of China, with guest Amy Mitchell, former Senior Advisor to the U.S. State Department
Amy Mitchell, a former senior advisor to the Office of Global Women’s Issues for the U.S. State Department, joins At the Boundary for an in-depth discussion on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), uses secret police stations all over the worl...
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Dr. Vali Nasr and Dr. Mohsen Milani, Two of the World's Foremost Iran Experts Fireside Chat at GNSI Policy Dialogues
As part of our Policy Dialogues series of events, GNSI gathered some of the world's foremost experts on Iran for a recent conference: The Iran Enigma: Navigating Strategy and Security. Two of those leading scholars, Drs. Vali Nasr ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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47:43
CDAO for the Dept of Defense Craig Martell Discusses Artificial Intelligence with USF Professor John Licato (Part 2)
Dr. Craig Martell, former technology executive at Lyft and Dropbox, and the first Chief Development and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of Defense, is one of the world's leading experts on artificial intelligence, machine lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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