$100 Is the New $60 | Energy Shots
In the latest Energy Shots episode, hosts Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book explain why oil prices hovering around $100 per barrel have become the new norm, replacing the previous $60 benchmark. They break down the macro‑economic drivers—tight supply, geopolitical tensions, and OPEC+ output cuts—that pushed crude to this level. The discussion also covers how higher oil costs cascade into gasoline, electricity, and consumer goods prices, reshaping household budgets and corporate cost structures. Finally, they explore policy responses and market signals that could stabilize prices over the next year.
NSF's National Security Mission for the Twenty-First Century
The event, titled “NSF’s National Security Mission for the Twenty‑First Century,” highlighted how the National Science Foundation is positioning its basic‑research portfolio to support U.S. economic and national security amid accelerating technology competition, especially with the People’s Republic of China. Speakers...
How the Iran War Affects the Global Food Chain | The High Top
The Iran war has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz—including an estimated 20–30% of global fertilizer exports—pushing nitrogen fertilizer prices to their highest levels since the 2022 spike after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Higher fertilizer and energy costs are...
Incumbents Emerge Bruised From Elections and Europe’s Place in the World with Nathalie Tocci
Recent European votes produced bruised incumbents and fragmented outcomes. In Slovenia a late surge failed to deliver a clear victory to populist Janša, leaving a near tie that likely blocks an immediate shift toward a Viktor Orbán-style bloc in Brussels....
Inside Project Maven and AI-Powered Warfare with Katrina Manson
Katrina Manson’s new book, Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare, traces the evolution of a modest Pentagon initiative into Maven Smart System (MSS), now deployed across U.S. services and adopted by NATO partners....
Why Is It So Difficult to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz? | Asked & Answered
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has proven resilient because Tehran has used asymmetric tools—mines, drones and speedboats—to control a 100-mile waterway that narrows to 21 miles, effectively denying passage without a conventional navy. Reopening the strait would require...
Can Decapitating Iran’s Leadership Actually End a War?
The video examines a controversial shift in U.S. and Israeli strategy: moving from conventional strikes to attempts at decapitating Iran’s political and military leadership. Such a move marks a departure from traditional warfighting, where non‑military, high‑value targets have rarely been...
War in Iran and High Food Prices | State of Play
The video examines how the outbreak of hostilities in Iran is expected to reverberate through global agricultural markets by first driving up energy prices. The presenter outlines three transmission channels: higher oil and gas costs raise production, irrigation, and logistics expenses;...
In the Shadows of the Iran War: The Horn of Africa
The podcast argues that the war involving Iran, Israel and the U.S. is sending powerful shock waves across the Horn of Africa by disrupting Red Sea shipping, spiking insurance and transport costs, and worsening fuel and food insecurity. Rather than...
Is the WTO at a Turning Point? | EST Rapid Round-Up
The WTO ministerial in Yaoundé, the first on African soil in a decade and billed as a “turning point,” begins amid high stakes and deep divisions. Ministers will confront an expiring e‑commerce moratorium, a US‑driven push for institutional reform, and...
Fuel Shock From the Iran War? | The High Top
Traders and consumers are already reacting to the Iran conflict with a short-term shift away from oil: car buyers in the U.S. and East Asia are reportedly accelerating EV purchases, and BYD dealerships are highly subscribed. Regional governments, three weeks...
Preventing and Detecting the Next Biological Threat
U.S. defenses against biological threats are lagging as advances in AI and biotechnology make development of pathogens faster, cheaper and more accessible. Biosurveillance systems remain chronically underfunded and technologically outdated, leaving detection and containment efforts too slow to meet escalating...
The Imperative of Renewal Featuring Senator David McCormick – Betting on America
The video introduces the all‑new Toyota Corolla Hatchback, highlighting its sporty design and the eye‑catching Blue Flame paint option. It emphasizes the vehicle’s blend of style and practicality aimed at younger, urban drivers. Key specifications include the standard Entune 3.0 infotainment...
International Cooperation for Resilient Subsea Cable Infrastructure
The video provides a concise overview of cosmology, tracing the universe’s origin to the Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago. It outlines how that singular explosion birthed space, time, matter, and energy, setting the stage for all subsequent cosmic evolution. Key...
Pivot to Asia - Bipartisan Lost Opportunity | The Impossible State
The video examines why the United States’ “pivot to Asia” has stalled, arguing that the failure is not a partisan flaw but a bipartisan missed opportunity that left Washington distracted by the Middle East and domestic politics. The hosts cite research...
Diplomacy with the Iranian Government
The video centers on the fraught prospect of diplomatic engagement with Iran’s government, highlighted by the foreign minister’s public remarks while his country endures aerial bombardments. It underscores the paradox of speaking to a regime accused of killing tens of...
Israel's Offensive in Lebanon Explained
The video outlines Israel’s latest military campaign in Lebanon, triggered after the United States and Israel began a broader war against Iran. Lebanese forces responded with rocket fire, prompting Israel to deploy ground troops and intensify aerial bombardments across southern...
The Big Steal with Prof. Jonathan Barnett
The interview centers on Professor Jonathan Barnett’s book *The Big Steal*, which argues that U.S. intellectual‑property law has undergone a sweeping transformation since the mid‑2000s, resulting in a massive transfer of wealth from inventors and creators to the platforms that...
LeadershIP 2026 | AM Panels
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) LeadershIP program convened its 2026 opening panel to outline recent work and set priorities for the coming year. Leaders highlighted the growing convergence of intellectual property, innovation, and national security amid heightened...
Taiwan’s Space Ambitions and the Future of U.S.–Taiwan Cooperation
The speaker declares an ambition to become a professional poker player, acknowledging the dramatic lifestyle shift and inherent uncertainties. He emphasizes that success hinges on disciplined bankroll management, thorough risk assessment, and a focus on skill development over luck. Data points...
Israel's Escalating War in Lebanon: What's at Stake?
The CSIS round‑table examined the rapid escalation of hostilities in Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drone, missile and rocket attacks on Israel on March 1, following the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel responded with a coordinated campaign targeting southern Lebanon, Beirut’s...
Military Planning, Intelligence, and Algorithmic Warfare in the Iran Campaign
The video recounts the 1947 incident where a moth caused a malfunction in the Harvard Mark II computer, marking the origin of the modern “bug” metaphor. Engineers discovered the insect lodged in a relay, taped it into their logbook, and labeled it...
The Resurgence of Measles in the United States | CommonHealth Live!
The United States is seeing a sharp rise in measles, with over 3,000 confirmed cases since January 2025 and nearly 1,000 reported in South Carolina alone during the first two months of 2026. Pertussis cases also surged to about 30,000...
Pulse Check: The New U.S-Africa Health Deals
By early 2026, more than a dozen African countries have signed nearly $20 billion in bilateral health agreements under the Trump administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. The initiative shifts U.S. assistance from multilateral channels to direct country‑to‑country deals, promising rapid...
From Cairo to Kabul: A Conversation with Admiral William J. Fallon (Ret.)
The video is a conversation between a host and retired Admiral William J. Fallon, discussing his recently published memoir, his unconventional career path, and the strategic moments that defined his service. Fallon recounts early presence missions in the North Arabian Sea...
Russian Elite Perceptions of China: A Conversation with Witold Rodkiewicz
The ChinaPower Podcast hosted senior fellow Witold Rodkiewicz to explore how Russia’s political and security elites assess the strategic partnership with China. The discussion highlighted that Russian elites view Beijing’s growing power as a counterbalance to U.S. influence and a...
Who Is Iran's New Leader?
Less than a week after an Israeli airstrike killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba, a longtime hard‑line figure with deep ties to the Revolutionary Guard, has previously operated...
Is Cuba Next?
President Trump warned that the Cuban government will fall "pretty soon" and hinted that any transition might not be a friendly takeover. In a televised discussion, analysts Ryan Berg and Carrie Filipetti examined Trump’s objectives in Cuba, outlining a spectrum...
When Maduro Called for Help, Russia and China Didn't Answer | The High Top
The video examines why Russia and China declined to intervene when Venezuela’s Maduro pleaded for assistance, highlighting the diplomatic isolation he faced. It draws lessons about the limits of patronage for embattled authoritarian regimes. The discussion then shifts to a...
Introducing Gen. Joseph Dunford as the Next CEO of CSIS
On March 12, 2026, the Center for Strategic and International Studies announced retired General Joseph F. Dunford as its next chief executive officer, succeeding John Hamre after a 26‑year tenure. Dunford, the former 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
Anthropic Goes to Court While Claude Goes to War in Iran
The episode centers on the escalating showdown between Anthropic and the U.S. Department of War, where the company’s Claude model is simultaneously tangled in court battles and reportedly deployed in high‑stakes cyber operations against Iran. After Secretary of War...
Why Use Long-Range Weapons on Small Targets?
The video examines why the U.S. military deploys ultra‑long‑range Tomahawk missiles against low‑value, insurgent targets such as Houthi forces and ISIS affiliates, questioning the efficiency of expending scarce strategic assets on relatively minor objectives. Analysts note that recent statements by Gen....
Deployed by Kevin De Cock
The video emphasizes that the most vulnerable often remain unheard, arguing that society’s instinct to respond to the loudest pleas can leave silent sufferers overlooked. It points out that attention bias leads to disproportionate resource allocation, urging stakeholders to develop metrics...
What Is the Trump Administration's Cybersecurity Strategy? | Asked & Answered
The White House unveiled the 2026 National Cyber Security Strategy, marking the Trump administration’s first comprehensive cyber policy since taking office. While the document is framed in distinctly Trump‑style rhetoric, its structure and six priority pillars echo the 2023 strategy...
Russia’s War Economy, Explained
The video dissects Russia’s war‑driven economy, arguing that despite surface resilience, hard data reveal a near‑collapsed productive base. GDP is projected to grow a meager 0.6 % in 2025, and the system now leans almost entirely on oil, gas and a...
Economic Strength and Military Power for Deterrence
The video reviews 2025’s remarkable advances in critical mineral supply chains, innovative government tools, and new partnerships, framing them against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tension with China. Committee member Jeremy underscores the need to measure 2026’s success by how...
Takes Two to Tango: China's Record Exports and Shifting U.S. Imports in 2025 | China Pulse
The China Pulse episode examines China’s unprecedented trade performance in 2025, highlighting a record $3.8 trillion in exports and a widening trade surplus despite ongoing tariffs and export controls. The discussion notes that China achieved its targeted 5 percent growth, with roughly...
Tech Edge: A Framework for U.S. Technology Leadership
The video outlines a new framework for sustaining U.S. technology leadership, emphasizing that durable advantage stems from robust ecosystems rather than isolated inventions. It argues that the ability to translate laboratory discoveries into large‑scale manufacturing quickly is the true engine...