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Delve into the aftermath of the recent Policy Dialogue, "Rethinking Afghanistan: Strategic Competition in the Heart of Asia," with insights from event organizers: GNSI Senior Director, Jim Cardoso; Strategy and Research Manager, Tad Schnaufer, PhD; Academic Director, David Oakley, PhD, and Future Strategist Program student, Jamie Preston. Explore critical takeaways on Afghanistan's shifting geopolitical landscape, lessons from U.S. operations, and strategies for a collaborative future. This episode of "At the Boundary" offers a thought-provoking analysis of one of the most pressing global challenges.

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Links from the episode:
• “The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century”


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At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.

A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.

The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.

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In this thought-provoking episode of “At the Boundary”, guest Ali Alfoneh from The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington dives deep into the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East. Together with GNSI Fellow Arman Mahmoudian, Ph.D., they explore the decline of clerical influence and the growing prominence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This conversation unpacks the implications of these shifts for national security and global policy—offering invaluable insights for anyone interested in the evolving political landscape of the Middle East.

Link's from the episode:
• Register for the Rethinking Afghanistan Policy Dialogue

• Ali Alfoneh's Book

At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.

A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.

The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.

Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you!

In this special episode, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, former commander of CENTCOM, gives an exclusive update on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. He shares his expert analysis on the objectives of both nations and dives deep into whether Iran has the capability to build a nuclear weapon—and why they haven’t yet. With tensions running high in the Middle East, Gen. McKenzie offers invaluable insights into the military, strategic, and political factors shaping this conflict.

Tune in to hear the latest on one of the most critical security issues of our time.

At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.

A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.

The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.

Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.