Defense Matters

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Defense Matters - Ep. 003: Dr. Cynthia Watson and Dr. Phillip Sanders on China, Their Military Reforms, and Power Projection Jun 28, 2017

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Dr. Cynthia Watson of the National War College and Dr. Phillip Sanders of the Institute for National Strategic Studies on China, Their Military Reforms, and Power Projection. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages the Chinese military has in comparison to the military of the United States including political and economic pressures. They also discuss current situations such as a nuclear North Korea and the South China Sea in which China is a major player. Both experts also touch on China's future politically, their military reform initiatives, and their economic dependence on the United States.

Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.

Links for Mentioned Publications:

The Paradox of Power: Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability

http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/paradox-of-power.pdf

PLA Influence on China's National Security Policymaking

http://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=25670

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Defense Matters - Ep. 002: Dr. Denise Natali on The Kurds and the Kurdish Region Jun 28, 2017

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Dr. Denise Natali of the National Defense University's Institute of National Strategic Studies speaking on the Kurds and the Kurdish Region. Dr. Natali discusses the role the Kurd's play in international politics, the fight against ISIS, the middle east region as a whole, and the United State's national interests. She also sheds light on the political differences currently present amongst the Kurdish populations and where she foresees the Kurdish Region and its people heading in the future.

Defense Matters is produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.

Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation.

Defense Matters - Ep. 001: Dr. Joseph Collins on Lessons Encountered: Learning From The Long War May 31, 2017

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Dr. Joseph Collins of the National Defense University's Center for Complex Operations. Dr. Collins is speaking on his book Lessons Encountered: Learning From The Long War. The book discusses the lessons encountered during 15 years of military combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also mentions later publications including Charting A Course: Strategic Choices for a New Administration, among others.

Defense Matters is a podcast series on various national defense and foreign affairs topics produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.

Links for Mentioned Publications:

Lessons Encountered: Learning From The Long War

http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/lessons-encountered/lessons-encountered.pdf

Charting A Course: Strategic Choices For A New Administration

http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Publications/Books/charting-a-course/

Convergence: Illicit Networks and National Security in the Age of Globalization

http://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/convergence.pdf

Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation.