ASCF Podcasts: Peace Through Strength
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November 14th, 2024
PTS host Joy Votrobek has a panel discussion with ASCF, senior analyst Laurence Sanford and Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd regarding their thoughts on how Trump's re-election will affect Ukraine. They also review how Trump's strategy for Peace Through Strength may impact the U.S. military and U.S. allies, particularly NATO.
November 1, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and ASCF senior analyst Laurence Sanford discuss Recep Tayyip Erdogan's aspirations to revive the Ottoman Empire and a caliphate. This revivalist sentiment is reflected in Erdogan's foreign policy, which seeks to expand Türkiye's influence in the Middle East and North Africa. Erdogan's approach could risk alienating neighboring countries and igniting nationalist tensions. He also continues to attack the Kurds in Syria with no mention of a Kurdish state. Erdogan's vision appears to move Turkey (now Türkiye) to an autocratic Muslim society and away from the modern society Ataturk created.
October 29, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast brief on the recent Israeli precision attacks on Iranian airfields and missile defense systems. Podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks with ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about the conflict between Israel and Iran and Hezbollah's involvement. They also discuss how the U.S. elections may affect the next steps for both Israel and Iran. The implications of this conflict for regional stability are complex and could have far-reaching consequences.
October 23, 2024
This is a Special Peace Through Strength podcast brief on an article titled "Explaining Communism" in the kids section of our local newspaper. The article was published on October 18th, 2024, in the Press Journal, a Treasure Coast Newspaper owned by USA Today. Our senior analyst and a teacher/mother share their thoughts on the article. These criticisms highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of implementing an idealistic vision of communism.
October 2024
Special guest Ralph Mariani tells ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford the story of the assassination of Richard Welch, a CIA SOS in Athens, Greece. Ralph tells the back story of Richard Welch and his time in the CIA leading up to his assassination on December 23rd, 1975. Richard Welch was assassinated by a radical Marxist Lenin group called 17 November. Mr. Mariani said the Greeks never investigated 17 November and believes there was a lot of false propaganda over what really happened leading up to Richard Welch's assassination.
October 3, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks with ASCF Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd and Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford regarding Iran's rocket attack on Israel, alliances, NATO, and Ukraine. They start by discussing the barrage of rockets fired from Iran at Israel on October 2nd, 2024 and how Israel may retaliate. They continue to discuss NATO's beginnings, current preparedness, and future cyberwarfare concerns. Finally, they update the Ukraine situation and discuss thoughts on sending more money to support Ukraine.
September 19, 2024
PTS Brief on Hezbollah pager detonations with host Joy Votrobek and ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford. Hezbollah's pager detonations bring more questions than answers. Who purchased this batch of pagers and communication devices, and from what company or companies? It was a sophisticated and well-organized attack. Israel has not claimed responsibility, but it is very likely having a psychological impact on Hezbollah. Fear and paranoia within the ranks of Hezbollah will likely affect morale and decision-making. Will Israel see this as a time to use military force on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
September 17, 2024
Happy Constitution Day! In honor of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17th, 1787, join Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and American History Live's Charla Frederick as they clarify that the U.S. is a Constitutional Republic with checks and balances. Ms. Frederick discusses the process of amending the U.S. Constitution and Congress's role. They also discuss the powers of the President and the States.
September 13, 2024
American Security Council Foundation Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford interviews Commander Peter Bissonnette on the Navy Junior ROTC program as an investment in our youth. Commander Bissonnette is a former Navy pilot engineer who heads the Navy Junior ROTC program at Sebastian High School. He discusses how the Junior ROTC program is more than preparation for military service; it encourages good citizenship and community involvement. Many of the Junior ROTC cadets do not go on to enlist in the military, but they learn leadership skills and how to have a good plan for their life path.
September 5, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek discusses reciprocity with ASCF senior analyst Laurence Sanford. They discuss reciprocity regarding the U.S. de minimus laws. China exploits the U.S. de minimus law to ship cheap clothing and fentanyl to the U.S. Mr. Sanford also addresses opening the sale of oil to Europe to lessen dependency on Russia. Finally, they discuss how the U.S. can reciprocate grey zone activity toward Iran by pointing out that many Iranians have turned away from identifying as Muslim to the tyrannical theocratic government.
