At The Boundary

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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." Roach examines the devastating impacts of the civil war, the corruption that plagued Sudan’s...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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, " Politics in North and South Korea: Political Development, Economy and Foreign Relations." Dr. Woo dis...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 forces in overthrowing the country's government. Former President, Bashar al-Assad has fled the cou...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Pacific theater during World War II. Known for his “hit hard, hit fast, hit often” strategy, Adm...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Europe’s evolving security challenges from a Polish perspective. Discover Poland’s partnership with NATO and th...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 pertains to Afghanistan. The "Golden Hour" is commonly defined as the critical moment in...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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, PhD; Academic Director, David Oakley, PhD, and Future Strategist Program student, Jamie Preston...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 explore the decline of clerical influence and the growing prominence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 into whether Iran has the capability to build a nuclear weapon—and why they haven’t yet. With tensions runni...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), discusses his incredible 36-year career in the U.S. Army and the evo...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 excerpts from the book he, along with fellow author Jack Carr, wrote about the tragic events of October 23, 1983, when a...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 the region. What does Sinwar's death mean for Hamas' future operations against Israe...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 out on top. Discover the reason why the end to this war is further than ever, and what are its consequences...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Hezbollah and Iran.   Join GNSI Executive Director and retired U.S. Marine Corps General Fr...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 national security and human dynamics: BICI and SAIL.  SAIL aims to establish a comprehensive hub for t...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 from Ashley, a third-year honors student, about how the Future Strategist Program has transformed her care...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 national security policies. The protests, classified as one of the most remarkable non-violent resistances, have...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 🌐 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 impact of engineering on safeguarding our nation. 🔍 Listen to learn how engineering innovations are enhanci...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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. The conversation includes how artificial intelligence and foreign interference impact voter trust,...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 explore the escalating tensions between Israel and various Arab states. Khurma, and host Jim Cardoso, also disc...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 fighting has ceased. Effective reintegration is crucial for preventing the resurgence of extre...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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, considering it’s been over 80 years since Russia last faced such an invasion during World War II. Join Dr. Tad...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 Command (SOCOM), prepares elite forces for high-impact missions to defend the Homeland and U.S. interests o...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 military leaders, discusses his book with GNSI's own Dr. Dave Oakley. Learn why he believes the "zero-sum&quo...

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 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 explore the political landscape following the death of former President Ibrahim Raisi. Discover...