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STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud, YouTube and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: > The theme for today's episode is Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War > Do authors Singer & Cole point to real issues with regard to the prosecution of modern war? > Have Developed Countries, including Australia, foresworn their ability to manufacture whole...

In this episode, John Bruni, David Olney & Shahrezad Ghayrat examine what has been called the 'Trumpocalypse' - the first fortnight of Donald J. Trump's presidency and where it is going. STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud, YouTube and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: > What do young Australians and Americans think of President Trump? > Will Trump'...

In this episode, John Bruni & David Olney discuss the state of the world in 2017. Is the post-World War II international order finished? And what will replace it? STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud, YouTube and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: > The contemporary international order > Multilateralism > US international leadership > The fitnes...

John Bruni is joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig, Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian at Oklahoma State University, via Skype, from Stillwater OK. STRATEGIKON can be found on iTunes, SoundCloud, YouTube and the SIA website: www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: > Exploring Putin's hold over Russia. > Western ignorance of Russian motives. > How the Russians see thems...

In this episode, John Bruni & David Olney discuss the appointment of General Mattis as US Secretary of Defense. Also discussed are some of the problems with military command today. Topics covered: > The idea of speaking truth to power when in uniform. > Mattis as 'rebel'? > Civil-military relations within the context of command. > Other potential military contenders for cabinet in...

In this episode, John Bruni & David Olney discuss Jeffery Goldberg's interview with Henry Kissinger in the December 2016 issue of The Atlantic. Topics covered: Kissinger's reflections of the Obama years, his views on president-elect, Donald J. Trump and how relevant is Henry Kissinger in today's world? Have his opinions on international relations stood the test of time, or are they of a bygone...

John Bruni and David Olney discuss the battle for Mosul, Iraq's attempt at liberating the Islamic State's 'jewel in the crown', and its implications. www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: How will Islamic State fighters conduct their defence of Mosul - its highly prized and critical strategic asset? Is the Iraqi Army and government capable of victory? What will victory look like for the peo...

John Bruni is joined by special guest Dr. Daniel Twining, Director & Senior Fellow for Asia at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Topics covered: US Asia policy - especially what both the Trump and Clinton camps stand for. We also look at the Obama 'Pivot to Asia' and the increasing importance and complexity of the Indian Subcontinent to America's 'grand strategy' in Asia. See omny...

John Bruni and David Olney take a closer look at the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte. Is the Philippines in danger of becoming a narco-state? Are Duterte's Dirty Harry-style methods effective on his 'war on drugs'? What's up with Duterte's colourful language on the diplomatic scene? Who is he really pitching to and why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bruni & David Olney discuss the possible line-ups for the position of Secretary of State for both the Trump and Clinton camps as well as the possible direction of US foreign policy under either a Trump or Clinton presidency. www.sageinternational.org.au Topics covered: Possible Trump and Clinton choices for the post of Secretary of State; which of the presidential candidates is stronger o...

John Bruni is joined by special guest Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Doha Center to discuss the stability of the Middle East today and the future of the region. Dr. Fraihat is a CAAR Visiting Fellow, sponsored by the Australian Government through the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR)of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He is hosted by the...

John Bruni & David Olney discuss Vladimir Putin & Russia. What does Russian President Vladimir Putin want? Is Russia a power that knows its limits? Also on this Episode is discussion of – the significance of Russian military deployments to Crimea, eastern Ukraine and Syria. The state of Russia's military modernisation. The possible emergence of an autocratic alliance between Russia,...

John Bruni is joined by special guest Prof. Purnendra Jain were today STRATEGIKON addresses 'Japan Today' following the July 10 Upper House elections. How strong is Prime Minister Abe and the Liberal Democratic Party? Is Article 9 of Japan's Peace Constitution being successfully eroded by Japanese nationalists? Will Japan remain a 'Pacifist State'? How does China factor as a strategic threat to To...

John Bruni & David Olney discuss the relationship between immigration & terrorism in Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bruni & David Olney discuss Brexit, with a twist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bruni's take on the Chilcot Report's findings and the aftermath of the Anglo-American invasion of Iraq, March 2003 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.