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THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch speaks global risk expert Daniel Wagner. The discussion focuses on Brexit and what the emotional response and desire for change tells about the global risk landscape more generally.

Daniel Wagner”. Prior to joining Risk Cooperative, Wagner was the CEO of Country Risk Solutions. He was previously the Senior Vice President of Country Risk at GE Energy Financial Services where he was responsible for advising senior management on a variety of country risk-related issues, strategic planning, and portfolio management.

 

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch speaks with ASP Board President Nelson Cunningham about trade, prosperity, and security. Trade agreements set the rules of the road, and the correlation between strong governance and security is well established. This week’s conversation looks at this very issue in closer detail, with a focus on how TPP could in fact be the rising tide that lifts all boats.

Nelson Cunningham is President of McLarty Associates, the international strategic advisory firm headed by former White House Chief of Staff and Special Envoy for the Americas Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty III. Mr. Cunningham was also Special Advisor to President Clinton for Western Hemisphere Affairs and previously served as a counsel at the White House and as General Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee under Senator Joseph Biden. Prior to that, he was a federal prosecutor in New York under then-U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani and also served as a foreign policy and trade advisor to the 2004 Kerry campaign. Mr. Cunningham is a member of the Secretary of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board, the State Department Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP), and past chairman of the Export-Import Bank’s Advisory Committee.

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch speaks with ASP Consensus for American Security member Colonel Guy Roberts, USMC, (Ret.) to discuss NATO, nuclear weapons, Russia, and America’s relations with its allies.

Colonel Guy Roberts has over thirty years of experience in public policy, foreign affairs, international organizations, bi-lateral and multilateral negotiations on strategic issues, and international legal matters. Until August 2011 he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy and Director, Nuclear Policy Planning Directorate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Col. Roberts had a distinguished 25-year career in the US Marine Corps before retiring with the rank of Colonel, holding a wide range of assignments in policy formulation, operations support, negotiations, management, litigation and serving as a policy/legal advisor both in the US and during overseas assignments. He is a member of the International Institute of Strategic Studies and the International Law of War Society. Col. Roberts has written extensively on nonproliferation, arms control, terrorism and law of war issues. 

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch speaks with Ambassador Steven Pifer, Director of Brooking’s Arms Control and Non-Profileration Center and ASP’s Consensus for American Security about nuclear non-proliferation, U.S.-Russia relations, where the argument for modernization succeeds and where it fails- and what that means for the nuclear triad.

Steven Pifer is a retired foreign service officer, his more than 25 years with the State Department focused on U.S. relations with the former Soviet Union and Europe, as well as arms control and security issues. He served as deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs with responsibilities for Russia and Ukraine from 2001 to 2004, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 1998 to 2000, and special assistant to the president and senior director for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia on the National Security Council from 1996 to 1997. In addition to Ukraine, he served at the U.S. embassies in Warsaw, Moscow, and London, as well as with the U.S. delegation to the negotiation on intermediate-range nuclear forces in Geneva.

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

This Week’s Episode

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch speaks with Ben Chang about the role of diplomacy in national security, and if Foreign Service Officers would get more “love” if Alexander Hamilton had been Secretary of State instead of Treasury.

Benjamin Chang is Managing Director, U.S. Public Affairs And Crisis Practice at Burson-Marsteller, a leading strategic communications and global public relations firm. Chang was previously the Vice President and Events Editor for the Los Angeles Times. He also served as Associate Administrator for Communications and Public Liaison at the Small Business Administration. From 2012 to 2015, he was the Senior Vice President for Communications at the Albright Stonebridge Group. He previously worked in the Department of State’s Bureau of Public Affairs as Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning and Crisis Communications, and as the Director for Press and Communications at the National Security Council during both the Bush and Obama Administrations.

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch sits down with ASP Consensus for American Security member RDML Jamie Barnett, USNR, (Ret.) to discuss what tradition means to the modern navy, the challenges of nuanced cyber security strategy, and the role of general public safety in national security.

Rear Admiral Barnett‘s final post was as Deputy Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and Director of Naval Education and Training in the Pentagon. Among other personal awards, he has received four Legion of Merit medals. He is a member of ASP’s Consensus for American Security and a partner at Venable, LLC.

 

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 20 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

 

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On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?” Maggie Feldman-Piltch interviews ASP Consensus Member, Peter Rashish about geoeconomics and the importance of rules within international trade. Within the discussion, Mr. Rashish touches on TPP, economic order, and the future needs for the U.S. and the international economy.

 

Speaker Bio

Peter Rashish is Senior Advisor for Trade and Transatlantic Relations at Transnational Strategy Group LLC, a Washington-based international business and government affairs consultancy. Before joining TSG, he served as Vice President for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he spearheaded the Chamber’s advocacy for an ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, which has been officially launched as the “Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership,” and developed new engagements in the continent’s emerging markets.

 

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 20 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?” Maggie Feldman-Piltch interviews ASP Founding Member and Board Member former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about national security in a complex world and how the past- both his own and the world’s, shapes our futures. Other topics include veteran’s affairs, cyber security, the role of allies, and building a strategy for a better world.

Speaker Bios

Secretary Chuck Hagel served as the 24th U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Hagel served two terms in the United States Senate (1997-2009) representing the state of Nebraska.  Hagel was a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; and Intelligence Committees.  He Chaired the Foreign Relations International Economic Policy, Export and Trade Promotion Subcommittee; and the Banking Committee’s International Trade and Finance, and Securities Subcommittees.  Hagel also served as the Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Senate Climate Change Observer Group.

He is the author of the book, America: Our Next Chapter, a straight forward examination of the current state of our nation that provides substantial proposals for the challenges of the 21st century.  Hagel was the subject of a 2006 book by University of Nebraska professor Charlyne Berens entitled, Chuck Hagel: Moving Forward.

 

About “What’s Next?”

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 20 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

On this week’s episode of ‘What’s Next?’ Maggie Feldman-Piltch sits down with His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Rui Maria de Araujo of Timor-Leste to reflect on Timor-Leste’s fight for self-determination, what it means to be a young democracy in the global community, and the challenges on the horizon. Timor Leste’s ongoing maritime dispute with Australia in the context of UNCLOS is also discussed.

H.E. Dr. Rui Maria de Araújo is the leader of the Sixth Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste. He holds an M.D with experience as a General Practitioner and Surgeon and a Master’s in Public Health. He served as Minister of Health from 2001 to 2007 in addition to Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs in 2006. In 2007 He was appointed to the Council of State, and continued to serve in senior advisory positions throughout government until joining the FRETLIN party formally in 2010. He was elected as a member of the party’s Central Committee in 2011 and appointed Prime Minister in February 2015 by incumbent H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, member of the Gusmão party.

 

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 30 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?” Maggie Feldman-Piltch interviews ASP Adjunct Fellow Ted Vogel on energy, security, and data.

 

Ted Vogel is President of 12 South International LLC with offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 12 South was founded in 2008 to analyze and create data driven, renewable energy solutions for the CENTCOM operations scenarios in Afghanistan and to create modeling tools for remote power generation scenarios. Since then 12 South has grown to include project development and management for islanded power grids, renewable energy based portfolio development projects with a further focus on high cost of energy markets and energy costs for resort owners in travel and tourism markets.

 

“What’s Next?” is American Security Project’s weekly, non-partisan podcast series featuring interviews with national security leaders and critical issue experts. Each episode runs about 20 minutes- making it the perfect addition to your DC commute.

Hosted by Maggie Feldman-Piltch and produced by Matthew Wallin, the conversations go beyond the dinner party commentary and offer guests the opportunity to discuss their vision for security in the 21st century, the strategy that vision requires, and what it means for America going forward- in less time than it takes you to get to work. With topics ranging from geo-economics to nuclear security, cultural diplomacy to energy security and asymmetric operations, “What’s Next?” is one of the many ways ASP works to raise the American public’s understanding of complex security issues we face.