At The Boundary

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! It’s been over 50 years since the U.S. transitioned to an all-volunteer military force. But with rising threats from China, the demands of modern warfare, and persistent recruiting shortfalls, is it time to ask the unthinkable: Could the draft return?  In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Dr. Guido Rossi sits down with Katherine Kuzminski, D...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Found over 4,000 meters below the ocean’s surface, polymetallic nodules may hold the key to powering the future. In this episode, Dr. Mark Luther, Director of the Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Lab at USF and President Elect of the International Marine Mineral Society, joins us to explore how deep seabed mining could help meet global demand for c...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary , Dr. Nicolas Sabouret of the University of Paris-Saclay joins GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer to preview the upcoming Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity . Together, they explore how France and the U.S. approach cybersecurity—from technical expertise in cryptography and networks to the policy implications of securing...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary , Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman sits down with Milo McBride of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to explore one of the most consequential issues in global security today: the race for critical minerals and the future of energy transition. From solar and battery innovation to deep sea mining and friendshoring...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this Memorial Day edition of At the Boundary , host Jim Cardoso sits down with Colonel Allan Peterson, the Danish senior national representative to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the new chairman of its 35-nation military coalition. Based in Tampa, Florida, this enduring coalition was born out of the post-9/11 fight against terrorism—but it...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Description: In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Tracey Pérez Koehlmoos—Director of the Center for Health Services Research and Doctoral Programs in Preventive Medicine & Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University—to explore how lessons from the Ukraine war are reshaping U.S. battlefield medicine....

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, GNSI's Glenn Beckmann hosts a conversation with Dr. Chris Mason—retired U.S. Army War College professor—about a major new research project on internal conflict, now based at the University of South Florida. Dr. Mason shares insights from over 150 case studies and outlines five key factors that help predict when governments fa...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, guest host GNSI publications coordinator Heather Ward speaks with Dr. Vlado Vivoda of the University of Queensland to explore the strategic role of critical minerals in modern technology, clean energy, and national security. Dr. Vivoda explains why minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements a...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary , host Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to introduce a major new research initiative from the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida: Axis of Resistance . The conversation explores Iran’s growing influence across the Middle East through its network of prox...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war, and how should the U.S. respond? In this episode of At the Boundary , we listen in on a critical conversation between Dr. Arman Mahmudian, GNSI Research Fellow, and David Kramer, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute. Together, they examine the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, explor...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary , guest Nadwa Al-Dawsari , a Yemen expert of the Middle East Institute, joins GNSI’s own Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to unpack the rise of the Houthis and their growing impact on regional and global security. The conversation explores the Houthis' ideological roots, inspired by the Iranian Revolution, and their st...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! How effective are economic sanctions in shaping global behavior—and what happens when they backfire? In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by Dr. Zachary Selden, a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy and economic sanctions from the University of Florida. Together, they explore the evolving role of sanctions i...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What role should NATO play in today’s security landscape—and how do regions like Africa factor into long-term strategy? In this episode of the "At the Boundary" podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Kirk Smith to explore evolving priorities in national security and defense cooperation. The conve...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, but human error remains the biggest vulnerability . In this episode of At the Boundary , Joe Blankenship, Chief Data Officer at Certus Core, unpacks the latest AI-driven threats , from phishing and malware to supply chain security risks. 🔎 What you’ll learn: How AI is weaponizing cyber threats like phishing an...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 BAFTA-winning documentary My Son, the Jihadi and his recent television work on Litvinenko , provides a deep dive i...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 aggression are more connected than you think. Maintaining a strong military presence in Europe isn’t just about defendin...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ 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 College of AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing. Dr. Licato breaks down the impact of AI models like DeepSe...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 global order, and Ukraine’s unexpected resilience. The conversation explores Putin’s miscalculations, NATO...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 systems—from FPV and kamikaze drones to USVs—are increasing battlefield transparency and forcing ra...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 well as the challenges of balancing professional conflicts with personal bonds. This episode di...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 examine the urgent need for policy reform, leadership stability, and military family support. Listen in t...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 insights on the intersection of diplomacy, military strategy, and national security, exploring America's global s...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 concerns about national security, the intentions of unidentified pilots, and the military's capability t...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 About the Indo-Pacific?” podcast, dive into the critical importance of this region for global security and i...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Fellows and partners, and previews an impressive lineup of thought leaders, speakers, and events shaping the con...