Trust in an Age of Geopolitical Upheaval

Deepfakes and cyber threats are on the rise. Who can you trust?

How is War Fought in the Gray Zone? And what can the U.S. do about it?

In talks to business groups about geopolitics in recent months, I’ve been asking whether they believe we are at war. Most in the audience have voted yes. But if you asked the National Security Adviser, I’m fairly certain he would disagree, at least in the technical sense. This is in part political, because only Congress has the authority to formally declare war and, as hard as it is to believe, they haven’t done so since World War II.

Drone Sightings are a Reminder: US Needs Better Drone Defenses

What’s going on with all the drone sightings? That’s a question on the minds of residents in several northeastern states and – in recent days – top national security officials as well. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Sunday that the federal government is investigating the sightings, and assured the public that there is no known threat or evidence of foreign involvement.

The Axis of Upheaval

Michael and Andy speak with Beth Sanner, former CIA analyst and Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration, about the national security challenges facing the next U.S. president. They explore the complex relationships between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, rising tensions in the South China Sea, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The World at Risk: Navigating Modern Threat Landscapes

The Chinese Balloon Was a Necessary Wake-Up Call

The United States tends to react to unexpected events with a combination of fear, political recrimination, and bravado—not a particularly effective mix when it comes to evaluating and responding to potential crises.

Gray-Zone Threats

As institutions face greater threats from disruptive technologies, cyber, terrorism, and sabotage, they look to Beth to explain the range of these threats and ways to thwart them.