School of Defense & Strategic Studies @ Missouri State University

DETERRENCE SCHOOL

Government EN ↓ 14 episodes

What threatens the security of nations? Can peace prevail? How? The faculty, students, and special guests of Missouri State University’s School of Defense & Strategic Studies grapple with their toughest assignment: deterrence. dsstestaccount.substack.com

Author

School of Defense & Strategic Studies @ Missouri State University

Episodes

Derek Licina on US Strategic Competition against China in the Global Health Space 15.04.2026 52:10

DSS doctoral student Melissa Galazin talks with Derek Licina , Adjunct Professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University and President of Health Security Catalyst. Licina is an internationally recognized expert in global health, medical services, and security cooperation. His executive-level experience in consulting and addressing health and security challen...

S2 E6 Wilson Rickerson on Powering the Fight 25.03.2026 48:02

Paul Schecklman, DSS Doctotal Student at Missouri State, sits down for a discussion with Wilson Rickerson from Converge Strategies. Paul and Wilson talk through the issues facing the grid, generation, and future demands or issues. Much of today's attention is focused on the defense industrial base to supply the war materiel necessary to deter and defend American interests. Less attention is spent...

Season 2 Episode 5: Glenn Borsky on The Security Risks of AI-Generated Content 11.03.2026 33:37

As artificial intelligence transforms the information environment, doctoral candidate Adam Shusterman sits down with cyber threat intelligence and OSINT expert Glenn Borsky to explore the real world security risks of AI-generated content. From deepfakes and AI-driven influence campaigns to the emerging phenomenon of companion bots and the psychological vulnerabilities they may expose, this episode...

Season 2 Episode 4: Connor McPartland on Arctic Security Strategy 28.01.2026 49:32

- 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region - U.S. Department of Defense 2024 Arctic Strategy - Implementation Report for the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dsstestaccount.substack.com

Season 2 Episode 3: Nguyen Nguyen on Escaping Saigon and a Life in U.S. National Security 14.01.2026 37:42

Additional Details on the Fall of Saigon– The Story Behind the Fall of Saigon’s Most Iconic Photo https://www.history.com/articles/fall-of-saigon-photo-helicopter-evacuation-rooftop-1975 The Fall of Saigon, April 30, 1975: The end of the Vietnam War https://apimagesblog.com/historical/2020/4/24/the-fall-of-saigon-april-30-1975-the-end-of-the-vietnam-war Nguyen Nguyen’s Book Recommend...

Season 2 Episode 2: Michael Hochberg on Drone Warfare in Ukraine 04.12.2025 1:02:41

The Deterrence School podcast examines the rapidly changing character of war in Ukraine through the lens of drones, counter-drone technology, and artificial intelligence. Doctoral student Paul Dodge hosts Michael Hochberg, Ph. D., a technology expert, serial entrepreneur, and national security consultant. With an MS and a Ph. D. from Caltech in applied physics, Dr. Hochberg is a highly distinguish...

Season 2 Episode 1: John DiPirro on Security in the Black Sea Region 13.11.2025 49:38

DSS doctoral student Zachary Popovich talks with John DiPirro , currently Senior Fellow for Eurasia at the American Foreign Policy Council and one of America’s top experts on the Black Sea region’s complex interplay of contested borders, economic potential, and longstanding tensions. Popovich and DiPirro take a country-by-country tour covering recent developments, including the August 2025 peace d...

Episode 7: Dr. Jennifer Bradley on How Private Actors Affect Deterrence 21.09.2023 45:52