We’re joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President of the US-Taiwan Business Council, a timely conversation on Taiwan, exploring its strategic significance, defense partnerships, and the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.

We unpack how regional dynamics and stability operations continue to shape global security and economic cooperation.

A deep dive into Taiwan’s place in the Indo-Pacific, strategy, security, and shifting power. Featuring Rupert Hammond-Chambers, President of the U.S.–Taiwan Business Council.

We take a closer look at the US–Philippines alliance, built on more than a century of shared history, challenges, and cooperation.

From the days of #SubicBay and #ClarkAirBase to today’s #EnhancedDefenseCooperationAgreement (EDCA), this partnership has adapted to shifting regional and global security needs.

A timely conversation on why this alliance remains vital for Indo-Pacific stability. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

We explore the US–Philippines alliance, from its century-old roots to today’s evolving security ties under the EDCA. A timely conversation on why this partnership matters for regional stability. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

Through 236 combat missions in Vietnam and a diverse career in the Air Force, Tom Lampley learned resilience and adaptability. His experiences shaped his transition to the commercial sector, where he now excels at KBR Government Solutions. The journey from squeezing tomatoes for subsistence contracting to influencing military logistics and congressional affairs is filled with valuable lessons for navigating both military and civilian careers. Listen in!

We get up close with Tom Lampley as he reflects on his journey, from the adrenaline of flying combat missions to navigating complex logistics at the DefenseLogisticsAgency. A year at Westinghouse broadened his expertise beyond the military, giving him insights he carried back into service with a wider perspective.

What’s driving tensions in the #IndoPacific, and how are nations responding?

We sit down with Ray Powell, a retired U.S. Air Force officer with 35 years of experience, to unpack key issues shaping the region:

➡️ U.S.–China relations & historical context

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We sit down with Ray Powell, Director of SeaLight and co-host of Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?, to unpack the strategic challenges shaping the region today. With 35 years in the U.S. Air Force and deep experience across Asia and the Pacific, Ray brings a sharp, on-the-ground perspective.

How does U.S. policy shape the world? From Middle East strategy to the future of global aid, we break down the critical decisions driving international affairs—and what they mean for all of us. In this episode of the Mission Ready Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Grieco, an international development expert and former USAID leader, to explore the key issues shaping Washington, foreign policy, and global stability.

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We dive into the most pressing current events in Washington, D.C., and around the world with Jeffrey Grieco, an international development expert and former USAID leader.