US National Security Challenges: Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Future Threats

Explore the complexities of modern warfare and U.S. foreign policy in this thought-provoking talk featuring Elliot Ackerman, New York Times bestselling author and decorated US Marine veteran. Delve into the intricacies of recent conflicts, from the protracted war in Afghanistan to Russia's incursion into Ukraine and the potential threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Gain insights into how these national security challenges are interconnected and what significant obstacles lie ahead. Examine the Biden administration's approach to current global threats, drawing lessons from past experiences. Discover Ackerman's unique perspective as both a combat veteran and war correspondent, covering conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Syria. Engage with topics such as strategic imagination, domestic dysfunction, national public service, cyber warfare, and the role of storytelling in understanding complex geopolitical issues.

Intro
Bronze Star for Valor
Why the Marine Corps
ROTC
Iraq
CIA paramilitary officer
Elliots writing career
The Fifth Act
Afghanistan is not one war
Strategic Imagining
Domestic Dysfunction
National Public Service
Cyber Warfare
Halcyon
Stories Matter
Should We Have a Draft
Prescription for Current Political Dysfunction
Will Russia Use Nuclear Weapons
The Wagner Group