In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience.

But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their airstrikes, and how will it affect Iran’s future?

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 08:00 - The “12-Day” War (Iran and Israel conflict)
• 30:00 - Interview with Lt Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

12-Day War

• ‘The stars aligned’: Why Israel set out for a war against Iran, and what it achieved (The Times of Israel)
• How much did America’s bombs damage Iran’s nuclear programme? (The Economist)
• Did the Attacks on Iran Succeed? (Foreign Affairs)
• Has Donald Trump solved Iran from the air? (The Economist)

Interview with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller

• Background on NDU’s Industry Studies Program
• Shannon Waller Bio

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In this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India’s vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congress.

Events escalated between India and Pakistan after Anita’s interview with Dr. Markey, and we provide an update on the latest events and continue the discussion on the significance of this conflict.

We then cover Trump’s first overseas trip to the Middle East, where he announced big deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, announced the end of sanctions on Syria, and got OPEC to pump more oil. We also look into the current status of an Iran nuclear deal.

Plus Anita talks about her latest video game obsession, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from French developer, Sandfall Interactive.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 05:00 Interview with Daniel Markey (USIP & Stimson Center)
• 47:00 India and Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir
• 1:00:00 Trump’s Middle East Trip

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Interview with Daniel Markey

• Website
• X: @MarkeyDaniel
• Lessons Learned from Pakistan’s Use of Chinese Provided Weapons (War on the Rocks)

India-Pakistan Conflict in Kashmir

• China’s J-10C Fighter: Separating Myth From Reality (TWZ)
• A Timeline of Tensions Between India and Pakistan Over Kashmir (NY Times)
• Just how bad can the India-Pakistan crisis get? (Vox)

Trump’s Middle East Trip

• Trump resets America’s Middle East policy in surprising ways (The Economist)
• U.S., Iran Aim for Framework to Guide Talks Toward Nuclear Deal (WSJ)
• Trump’s decision to lift sanctions is a triumph for Syria’s president (The Economist)
• Why OPEC Plus Is Increasing Oil Supplies Despite Falling Prices (NY Times)

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In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.

But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.

We also discuss the U.S.’s apparent move to walk away from the Ukraine Peace deal and what that potentially means for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 09:00 - The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
• 34:00 - US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?
• 49:00 - Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

The Fallout from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

• Xi Jinping’s Trump-sized puzzle (The Economist)
• Why Trump is losing his trade war with China (Vox)
• A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances (The Economist)

US walking away from Ukraine Peace Deal?

• Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain (NY Times)
• Has Trump found a path to peace in Ukraine? (WaPo)
• Why Ukraine would rather fight on than give Crimea to Russia (The Time of London)

Interview with Prof. Robert E. Kelly (Pusan University)

• Website
• X: @Robert_E_Kelly
• Why South Korea Should Go Nuclear (Foreign Affairs)

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