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April 6, 2025 78 mins
In this comprehensive analysis, intelligence professionals Kervin Aucoin and Mike Baker examine multiple theaters of global conflict and strategic challenges:Key Topics Discussed:
  • Ukraine & Middle East Conflicts: Analysis of current military situations and strategic implications
  • Iran's Nuclear Program: Examination of nuclear ambitions and potential regime change scenarios
  • Taiwan Security: Military strategies and the critical importance of U.S. involvement
  • U.S. Border Security: Political narratives and national security challenges
  • Information Warfare: Role in modern global conflicts and public perception
  • Russia-Ukraine Dynamics: Leadership implications and international response strategies
  • Intelligence Sharing: Complexities during multinational military operations
  • Diplomatic Chaos: How unpredictability sometimes creates strategic opportunities
The conversation also touches on maintaining civility in discourse despite political differences and the value of shared experiences in our complex world.

Special Mention:

Mike discusses his support for The Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund, a UK registered charity providing assistance to former members of UK and allied Special Forces and Special Intelligence community members and their dependents facing hardship, illness, or bereavement. 
Please donate: https://www.sfcbf.org/

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