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In this episode of Strategic Wisdom, Andrew Jose explores the evolving role of consumer-grade drones in modern conflict, with military tech expert and veteran Robert Cook.
Robert Cook, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and author, emphasizes the growing dangers that consumer technology brings to warfare. He discusses how these widely accessible drones, which can be purchased from any electronics store, are changing the face of conflict and could potentially flip the Gaza-Israel conflict overnight.
His insights raise critical questions about whether global military strategies are prepared for this new era, where everyday technology can threaten state-of-the-art hardware.
Tune in as Andrew Jose and Robert Cook delve into the strategic implications of consumer drones in warfare, what this means for future conflicts, and how militaries must rethink their defense tactics.With eye-opening facts and expert analysis, this episode offers a fascinating look at how modern warfare is being reshaped by technologies once considered harmless consumer products. -
Join Atlantic Council’s Srujan Palkar and Andrew Jose as they sit down to discuss Modi’s third term in power. In this hour long conversation, Jose and Palkar examine India’s relations with China, its neighbors, and the United States. They also dive into India’s domestic politics, examining the phenomena of Narendra Modi when he first came into power and the nature of India’s political opposition.
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The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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In this episode of Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, we examine how veterans of the War on Terror are continuing to impact U.S. defense policy, even after leaving the battlefield. As a record number of these veterans enter Congress, they are influencing key areas like national security, veterans' healthcare, and foreign policy.
Host Andrew Jose speaks with Jeffrey Lantis, author of Staying in the Fight: How War on Terror Veterans in Congress Are Shaping US Defense Policy. Lantis, a professor of political science at The College of Wooster, explores the shared experiences and socialization of these veterans, which drive policy convergence despite political differences.
Listen in as they discuss the motivations behind Lantis’ latest book, the model he creates to explain veterans' influence on defense policy, and the idea that shared experiences like military service could help bridge political polarization
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The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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As more and more migrants immigrate to the United States and immigrants—particularly those lacking a Judeo-Christian background—sire their own children, the emergence of parallel societies has increasingly become a significant concern in the United States as the country's history and identity come under attack from revisionists within.
In cities like Dearborn and Hamtramck, Michigan, unassimilated immigrant communities have reshaped local culture and politics, raising questions about America's identity and unity.
Are we headed toward a divided America, split along cultural and ethnic lines?
In this episode of Strategic Wisdom, Andrew Jose speaks with Joseph Ford Cotto, author of What Happened to America?: How—and Why—the American Dream Became a Nightmare.
Together, they discuss the rise of parallel societies in the U.S., the challenges of assimilation, and what this trend means for national security. They also explore whether America can find common ground or if cultural divides will continue to grow.
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The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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As global tensions rise, particularly with nuclear-armed states like Russia and China, the threat of nuclear conflict looms large. But what does U.S. law say about the use of nuclear weapons? How does international humanitarian law view these devastating weapons?
To answer these pressing questions, Andrew Jose sits down with Professor Charles Moxley of the Fordham School of Law. A seasoned litigator and expert in nuclear weapons law, Professor Moxley is the author of the influential work, Nuclear Weapons and International Law: Existential Risks of Nuclear War and Deterrence through a Legal Lens Volumes I-II.
He brings decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge to this critical discussion, exploring the legal, ethical, and humanitarian implications of nuclear weapons.
Listen in as Jose and Moxley tackle key questions: Are nuclear weapons inherently unlawful? What are the limitations of current non-proliferation efforts, and what might a future global treaty banning nuclear weapons look like?
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One of Hamas’ stated objectives, when the Palestinian militant outfit launched the October 7, 2023, attacks against southern Israel, was to derail the Abraham Accords normalization process between Israel and Arabs.
Has Hamas succeeded in the objective, as Israel’s war with the militant group entered its tenth month earlier this month?
What challenges has Israel’s “Operation Swords of Iron” brought to the Abraham Accords?
How has the Biden-Harris administration undermined and neglected the Accords, and what must a future Republican administration and Israel do to fix any damage the normalization process suffered due to the Palestinian attack on October 7?
To answer these questions, Andrew Jose, host of Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose and the Andrew Jose Show, sat down with Aryeh Lightstone, former U.S. Special Envoy for Economic Normalization and one of the architects of the Abraham Accords. Aryeh is the author of the book Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace―and What Lies Ahead.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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Can Russia's relations with the Western world be structured in cycles?
20th-century Russian philologist Vadim Tsymbursky thought so when he came up with what would be known as Tsymburskian cycles—a set of five moves ranging from alliance to confrontation and resistance against the West.
However, Tsymburksy did not take into account the domestic politics factor in his original theorization of the cycles—a gap that Gordon Hahn fills in his essay for Russia In Global Affairs titled "Neo-Tsymburskian Cycles in the History of Russian-Western Relations."
Gordon Hahn is an expert analyst at Corr Analytics ,a New-York-based political risk advisory firm. Hahn is a notable scholar of politics, international relations, and Islamist terrorism in Russia and Eurasia. He is the author of The Russian Dilemma: Security, Vigilance, and Relations with the West from Ivan III to Putin, and Ukraine Over the Edge: Russia, the West, and the “New Cold War.” Hahn’s most recent book is 'Russian Tselostnost’: Wholeness in Russian Culture, Thought, History, and Politics.
Gordon has previously taught at Boston University, American University, and Stanford University. He also served as a visiting fellow at the Kennan Institute in Washington, DC, and the Hoover Institution.
In this episode of Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, I sat down with Hahn to discuss his neo-Tsymburksian cycles and how they can explain Russia's current predicament in Ukraine and the future of Russia's relations with the occident.
During our conversation, we discussed ontological security, the origins of Western and Russian discontent with relations between each other, and how the West can have more stable respect-based ties with Moscow.
Listen to the episode on your favorite podcast streaming platform: bit.ly/strategicwisdom.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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Join me for an eye-opening discussion with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and National Security of the East Turkistan Government in Exile, Salih Hudayar, a Uyghur activist and leader of the East Turkistan National Movement.Tune into this eye-opening interview to:
Discover the story of East Turkistan and the Uyghur nation's fight for independence against China.Dive deep into the historical roots of the Uyghur ethnocide carried out by the Chinese state against Turkic ethnics in the area it calls "Xinjiang."Understand how the East Turkistan Government in Exile differs from the World Uyghur Congress’s approach to the ethnocide of Uyghurs and other Turkic people in East Turkistan (“Xinjiang”).Comprehend how Chinese, specifically Han-ethnic-supremacy, not Communism alone, is the driving factor behind the Chinese attacks on Uyghur and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan—something evident in the passive and active racist approach many ethnic Chinese anti-CCP and pro-democracy activists have towards Uyghurs and Turkic peoples hailing from occupied East Turkistan.Lastly, learn more about the government-in-exile's vision for a democratic future.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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In the middle of June 2024, Russia signed a comprehensive mutual partnership agreement with North Korea.
As Russia's relations with the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea grow in light of Moscow's isolation from the Western-centric world, how will the global nuclear non-proliferation regime be affected?
For this episode, I sat down with Professor Peter Kuznick, the Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University. Dr. Kuznick and I discussed the implications of Russia's new alliance with North Korea, the escalating NATO-Russia tensions over Ukraine, and the potential for a nuclear showdown.
We also discussed the Taiwan Strait crisis and how Washington's policies in the South China Sea could turn Taiwan into another Ukraine as China feels its claims on the island are undermined. The professor and I also explored why the current nuclear non-proliferation regime in the world has failed.
Kuznick ends by providing the next generation of leaders with his advice for how they should run the world they will inherit from their predecessors when they come to positions of power and influence.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst, and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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Under President Joe Biden, the southern border has seen an unprecedented surge in unauthorized entries. In his first year alone, the U.S. Border Patrol encountered over 1.6 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border—more than four times the previous year's figures and the highest annual total ever recorded.
This immigration catastrophe has sparked fierce debate, with Democrats downplaying the threat and Republicans, particularly those on the fringes, overplaying it. But beyond the staggering numbers, the U.S. faces severe risks from these enormous waves of illegal migrants, including transnational criminals, potential terrorists, and immense strain on resources.
To understand the origins and consequences of Biden's disastrous border policy, I sat down with Todd Bensman, Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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For this episode of Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, I sat down with Fyodor Lukyanov, editor-in-chief of Russia In Global Affairs and research professor at Moscow's Higher School of Economics (HSE University) to discuss how Putin's fifth term as President of Russia will influence the country's long-term strategy and Russia’s foreign policy.During our discussion, we looked at different questions many have regarding Putin and his new term:
How has Putin been a transformative force in Russia's rise? What does Putin's new term mean for Russia's role in the world order?How is the Ukraine war likely to play out?What will Russia's relationship with the Middle East look like going forward?
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst, and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media.
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The June 27 U.S. presidential debate highlighted serious concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to lead, with his performance marred by signs of his age and a lack of coherent responses.
With so much at stake, is Joe Biden capable of leading U.S. foreign policy for another term?
In this special episode, I am joined by investigative reporter Ben Swann to discuss Biden's dismal debate performance and the impact of it and the November 2024 presidential elections on the United States' foreign policy and grand strategy.
Ben Swann is a Texas-born news anchor, investigative reporter, and political commentator. He is the founder of Truth In Media, a news outlet that seeks to cover stories establishment news outlets do not cover. He is the producer of “Zelenskyy Unmasked,” a documentary series that looks at the current situation in Ukraine and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s crackdown on opposition media outlets that the Zelensky government deems to be pro-Russian.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst, and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom, and Andrew Jose Media.
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As tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah reach a boiling point, how likely is it that Israel will mount an invasion of Lebanon to end the threat Hezbollah poses to its northern regions?
How will Turkey, Russia, and Iran respond to such an invasion? How has the current war in Gaza and the potential war in Lebanon been impacting Israel's regional security environment and its ties to the Abraham Accords states?
To answer these questions, I sat down with Irina Tsukerman, a Fellow at the Arabian Peninsula Institute and the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.
Irina Tsukerman is a foreign policy analyst and national security lawyer based in New York. Irina is also the President of Scarab Rising, a media and security strategic advisory firm. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider, a project of Scarab Rising, focused on foreign policy, geopolitics, security, and human rights. Her analyses have appeared in several major publications, including Newsweek, National Interest, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, and Arab News.
This is Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose. I’m Andrew Jose, a Washington, DC-based security policy analyst, and news reporter, bringing you timely analyses and commentary on issues in international relations, war, and security policy.
The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and of Andrew Jose Media.
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UNRWA and the UNHRC. These are two organs of the United Nations that are supposed to uphold the UN's values, as enshrined in its charter. Instead, UNRWA has become a hotbed for terrorism sympathizers and UNHRC—a tool of lawfare wielded by authoritarian states to target Israel while shielding themselves from criticism. Has the UN failed in its mandate? Is their hope for the organization, or are countries better off withdrawing from it and/or its organs? Learn more through my interview with Daniel Smith of UN Watch, a Geneva-based watchdog that seeks to hold the United Nations accountable.
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In this episode, I sat down with Guillermo Calderón López, a Jalisco, Mexico-based journalist and analyst, to discuss the use of drones by groups like Hamas and Hezbollah in the current Israel-Gaza War. We also looked at the use of drone technology by cartels in Latin America and jihadists elsewhere. Guillermo and I also examined the challenge drone warfare poses to counterinsurgents.
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In this episode, I sat down with Latin America expert Juan Pablo Villasmil, an Intercollegiate Studies Institute editorial fellow with The Spectator, to discuss an America First approach to the United States' immediate neighborhood. We looked at how America can better fight adversarial encroachment in its backyard, bolster relations with countries in the region, and secure critical minerals. We also examined the impact the rise of leftist politicians in the region will have on America's regional ambitions and how America must move past an activist foreign policy in its dealings with its southern neighbors. Lastly, Villasmil and I discussed his upcoming seminar series, "An America First Approach To Our Hemisphere."
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