Jon discusses the Chinese interests in the South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo of the RAND Corporation.

Jon discusses the Chinese interests in the South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo of the RAND Corporation.

Jon discusses the tumultuous political past and present of the Balkans region with retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson.

Host Jon Olson and retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson discuss the Balkans.

Host Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Mark Canning, and retired CIA officer David Sauer about the increasing tensions over Taiwan.

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Stephen Walt from Harvard’s Kennedy School and Dr. Ron Krebs from the University of Minnesota. They discuss whether or not America should have a grand strategy.

Host Jon Olson and Dr. David Cooper from the US Naval War College discuss nuclear deterrence and nuclear treaties for a modern era.

Host Jon Olson talks with Juan Zarate who is the former deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism during the George W. Bush administration.

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Colonel Steve Miska about bringing interpreters who have served American forces in combat zones to safety.

Host Jon Olson discusses the role of the defense attaché offices in American embassies around the world, and the role of Foreign Area Officers with his guests US Air Force Colonel Brett Seiling and US Navy Commander Andrew Kotila.