ASCF Podcasts: Peace Through Strength
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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.
August 24, 2024
PTS host Joy Votrobek discusses the latest developments in Iran with Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford. They discuss Iranian updates after the death of the Hamas leader in Tehran and the fact that Israel has the capability and accuracy to strike the Iranian capital. China's malign influence and why Israel's right to retaliate should not be up for debate. They also discuss the future of Gaza and the West Bank without Hamas.
August 16, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and cohost Laurence Sanford meet with West Point graduate Matthew Newgent and discuss how cultural Marxism has manifested at West Point in the form of DEI. Matthew explains how important it is for USMA to keep Duty, Honor, and Country in its mission statement. Matthew stated that West Point removed Duty, Honor, and Country from its mission statement. He believes this is cultural Marxism, which will create confusion and division. He believes the enemy uses ideological subversion to weaken our military. As a member of the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates, he is working to identify these and other problems at West Point.
August 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and cohost Laurence Sanford meet with West Point graduate Matthew Newgent and discuss how cultural Marxism has manifested at West Point in the form of DEI. Matthew explains how important it is for USMA to keep Duty, Honor, and Country in its mission statement. Matthew stated that West Point removed Duty, Honor, and Country from its mission statement. He believes this is cultural Marxism, which will create confusion and division. He believes the enemy uses ideological subversion to weaken our military. As a member of the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates, he is working to identify these and other problems at West Point.
August 8, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks to ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about Israel's reciprocity and resilience toward Iran and proxies. They discuss Israel's ability to sustain another attack from Iran; Hezbollah's domestic issues in Lebanon; and the CCP attempts to be a diplomat in the Middle East.
July 19, 2024
ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford interviews Colonel (Ret.) Pete McIllwain. Pete served as Chief of the CIA’s Clandestine Services during the opening days of the Afghan War, where he coordinated CIA operations with the U.S. Army Special Forces. Pete’s 22-year career with the Agency included serving as Deputy Chief of Base in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall and Chief of Base in Peshawar, Pakistan.
