ASCF Podcasts: Peace Through Strength
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March 20th, 2025
Peace Through Strength podcast host Tracy Steele interviews ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about the continued Houthi Crisis and the Red Sea shipping lanes. Mr. Sanford provides a historical background of the Houthis and the civil war in Yemen between the Shi'iah and Sunni Muslim groups.
March 6th, 2025
PTS podcast host Joy Votrobek discusses what could deter the CCP from attacking Taiwan with ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford. Obstacles for the CCP to reconsider could include U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific region; economic consequences from the international community; and internal challenges that may deter engagement with Taiwan.
March 4th, 2025
PTS Brief on the Oval Office clash between Zelensky, Trump, and Vance.
February 27th, 2025
PTS Host Joy Votrobek discusses the obstacles to peace in Ukraine with Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford. There is a lack of trust on both sides; a dispute over Russian-speaking territories; and finally the need for a lasting security agreement.
February 21st, 2025
ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford discusses the CCP's intimidation of Taiwan and the U.S. response. The CCP uses psychological intimidation from constant reminders of a One China policy, military drills, and stated dates for a takeover.
February 12th, 2025
PTS Brief on how China's DeepSeek AI app shook the AI markets with a cheaper product.
February 7th, 2025
PTS host Joy Votrobek and ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford discuss Trump's Gaza plans and Erdogan's vision of a New Ottoman Empire. Both are two distinct visions yet intersecting geopolitical aspirations that highlight the complexities of regional politics.
January 30th, 2025
FAA-approved drones are a step in clarification but still pose more questions. What are they researching? Why only talk about New Jersey? If they are government contractors, who contracted them?
January 30th, 2025
PTS Host Joy Votrobek and ASCF Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd discuss Trump's past global leadership successes and how he may what he faces in his 2nd term. They also discuss his reasons for pulling out of global organizations and treaties.
January 28th, 2025
The incoming Trump Administration had a busy week - notably deporting illegal immigrants. Colombia would have turned the plane around until Trump threatened a tariff hike. Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek discusses the advantages and disadvantages of tariffs with ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford.
