The Polistratics Podcst

The conversation delves into the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, focusing on the ceasefire, negotiations, and the impact of Iran's position. Colonel Abbas Dahouk's background and insights provide valuable context for understanding the region's dynamics and the role of external powers. The discussion also highlights the economic and regional implications of the ongoing conflict, shedding...

The conversation delves into the evolving strategic landscape of the war, the impact on global powers, and the implications for the Gulf region. It explores the unpredictability of the conflict and the potential for escalating danger. Takeaways Strategic Limitations Global Power Dynamics Chapters 00:00 Strategic Changes in the War 09:52 The Gulf's Positioning and Vulnerabilities 17:08 The Role of...

The conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Dave Hayworth focused on combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations, the role of A-10 aircraft, real-time CSAR efforts, and the potential for diplomatic solutions in the current conflict. The discussion also covered the extended service life of A-10 aircraft, the impact of modern warfare on conflict dynamics, and the importance of intelligence assets in CSA...

Polistratics Podcast – Episode 3 Guest:  Matthew Bartlett In Episode 3 of the Polistratics Podcast, Nawaf Al-Thani turns inward—into Washington, into the Republican Party, and into the strategic communication machinery shaping how the United States understands and frames the war. Recorded during the third week of the U.S.–Israel–Iran war, this episode moves beyond battlefield dynamics to examine h...

The Polistratics Podcast W/ Nawaf Al-Thani Episode 2 - Inside the Escalation Episode guest: Dr. Andreas Krieg Episode Description In Episode 2 of the Polistratics Podcast, Nawaf Al-Thani sits down with Dr. Andreas Krieg in the third week of the U.S.–Israel–Iran war to examine how this conflict is escalating and where it may lead next. Framed in part by the shadow of Lyndon B. Johnson’s escalation...

The Polistratics podcast -S1E1 - Inside The War: On the first episode of this limited-run podcast series, we speak with Professor David Des Roches, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Council on International Mediation. Professor Des Roches is also a professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute and a senior defense and security expert with more than three decades of experience spanning U.S. Army opera...