The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation

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European Security: ISIS Terrorist Attacks & Deterring Russia with General Gregory Lengyel and Ambassador Susan Elliott Jun 04, 2019

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The U.S. Response to ISIS attacks in Europe, the role of Special Operations Command Europe, and building deterrence vis a vis Russia with General Gregory Lengyel ( fmr. Commander Special Operations Command Europe) and Ambassador Susan Elliott (fmr. Civilian Deputy, U.S. European Command).

Japan's Triple Disaster: Helping an Ally in Need with Admiral Robert Willard and Ambassador John Roos May 24, 2019

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In 2011 Japan was hit by an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear disaster. Admiral Robert Willard (fmr. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command) and Ambassador John Roos (fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Japan) talk about the devastation, nuclear radiation fears and coordinating the massive U.S. disaster assistance program for this key ally.

Cyber Security: Foreign Attacks and U.S. Cyber Policy with General Keith Alexander and Cyber Coordinator Chris Painter May 10, 2019

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General Alexander and Coordinator Painter discuss U.S. responses to cyber attacks from Russia, Iran and China, the urgent need for stronger defense & cyber as a tool of national power.

Georgia: Building Resilience on the Frontlines with Ambassador Ian Kelly and Brigadier General Garrick Harmon Apr 15, 2019

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Ambassador Ian Kelly & Defense Attaché Brigadier General Harmon discuss US efforts to build deterrence against Russia and support Georgia's Euro Atlantic integration & NATO membership

Iraq: The Diplomatic And Military Fight Against ISIS With General Sean MacFarland And Ambassador Stu Jones Part II Apr 12, 2019

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General Sean MacFarland and Ambassador Stu Jones discuss their partnership in building Iraq's ability to fight ISIS, negotiating the Iraqi/Kurdish relationship, the role of Iranian militias, Operation Tidal Wave II and the challenge of public messaging.

Iraq: The Diplomatic and Military Fight Against ISIS with General Sean MacFarland and Ambassador Stu Jones Part I Apr 12, 2019

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Afghanistan: The US Pivot, Sharing Danger and the Importance of Cultural Intelligence Part II Mar 04, 2019

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General Allen and Ambassador Cunningham on grief and loss, current settlement negotiations and the importance of cultural intelligence.

Afghanistan: The US Pivot, Sharing Danger and the Importance of Cultural Intelligence Part I Mar 04, 2019

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General Allen and Ambassador Cunningham describe the US pivot in the war, the key role of allies and the handling of burning of the Koran and civilian casualties.

A lesson in results: The US military/diplomatic partnership in Qatar with General David Goldfein and Ambassador Susan Ziadeh Feb 22, 2019

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General Goldfein and Ambassador Susan Ziadeh discuss the value of integrated diplomatic/military training, their partnership in Qatar which expanded US and Coalition air force power in the region, and the role of US military power in supporting US diplomatic negotiations for peaceful outcomes.

Afghanistan - The Transition from the Obama to the Trump Administration. Conversation with General John (Mick) Nicholson and Ambassador Hugo Llorens Feb 17, 2019

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General Nicholson and Ambassador Llorens discuss their unity of effort in the field and their partnership in developing the new Afghanistan strategy adopted by the Trump Administration.