At the Water's Edge
Geo-politics and national security from the practitioner's seat. Insight beyond the headlines.
Podcasting since 2023 • 19 episodes
At the Water's Edge
Latest Episodes
E19 The Ukraine War with Tim Mak
In this episode, Scott interviews Tim Mak, an American journalist living in Ukraine, about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Tim runs a publication called The Counter Offensive, which focuses on telling the stories of the R...
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Episode 19
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E18 Afghanistan, Why We Failed with David Kilcullen (PhD)
Guest David Kilcullen. The conversation explores the reasons behind America's failure in Afghanistan and the consequences of the Taliban retaking Kabul. It delves into the concept of counterinsurgency and its application in different contexts. ...
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Episode 18
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E17 The Army's Readiness Crisis with Michael Linick
The conversation explores the concept of readiness in the military and the challenges of balancing people-first initiatives with the pursuit of readiness. It delves into the definition of readiness and its various components, such as individual...
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Episode 17
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58:36
E16 The Problem with American Innovation and National Security with Leo Blanken (PhD)
In this episode Scott interviews Leo Blanken (PhD), an associate professor of defense analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, about innovation as a tool of national security. They discuss the need for innovation in the rapidly changing s...
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Episode 16
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E15 Winning Irregular Warfare in Space with John Klein (PhD)
The conversation explores the competition and strategic implications of space exploration and activities between states. It discusses the role of the US Space Force, the reasons for the increasing focus on space as a domain of competition, and ...
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Episode 15
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