GRP 189-He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe: Australian SAS Trooper Nick Seedman

https://www.understandingwar.org/

GRP 188-An Inside Look At The Institute For The Study of War with Jennifer Cafarella

June 28, 2023

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In this podcast episode, Jennifer Cafarella, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), discusses her expertise in Syria and counter-ISIS work. The ISW focused on Syria. Over time they expanded their Russia program, recognizing Putin's intervention in Syria as part of his global strategy. ISW provides support to educate civilian leaders on military force usage. They also train and advise senior military commanders while fostering young national security talent.

The podcast highlights the attempted coup by Progozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, and the group's uncertain future. The brutality associated with Wagner, such as disturbing videos from Syria and Ukraine, is discussed. Speculation arises on potential Russian defense and leadership changes due to the coup attempt. The ISW provides daily briefs and updates on the fighting in eastern Ukraine, which I think is the best publicly available information on the war.

Main Takeaways

Analyzing the War in Syria
Building ISW's Russia program
Open Source Intelligence Collection
Geospatial Intelligence Collection
Wagner Group

Visit the Institute for the Study of War's website:

Follow Jennifer Cafarella on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JennyCafarella

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GRP 187-Relentless Strike With Sean Naylor

June 21, 2023

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We sit down with best-selling author and former senior writer for Army Times, Sean Naylor, to discuss his experiences covering conflicts in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Naylor shares stories of meeting with Hamid Karzai and embedding with various military units, including special forces and cavalry squadrons. He also talks about the challenges of reporting on a secret organization like Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), which he wrote about in his book "Relentless Strike." Naylor's insight into these complex topics creates an informative and captivating conversation.

Main Takeaways

The High Side
Hamid Karzai
Afghanistan
Not A Good Day To Die
Relentless Strike

Follow Sean Naylor:

https://thehighside.substack.com/

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase.

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https://johnteichert.com

GRP 186-From F-22s to Unrestricted Warfare: A Conversation with Brigadier General John Teichert

June 7, 2023

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Former Air Force Brigade General John Teichert shares his insights on US-China relations, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict in Ukraine. Teichert expresses concern over China's predatory policies and practices, discussing how their unrestricted warfare aims to destroy the international world order. He also shares his thoughts on the long-term commitment of the West to Ukraine through the donation of F-16s and the allies' and partners' solidarity throughout the conflict. Teichert's valuable insights provide a thought-provoking perspective on global affairs.

Main Takeaways

Becoming an F-15 Fighter Pilot
Flying in combat
Commanding a test pilot squadron
Iraq
The Space Force
China
Ukraine

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This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jedburgh-podcast/id1558608802

GRP 185-De Oppresso Liber: My Conversation with Special Forces Officer Francis Racioppi

May 31, 2023

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Francis Racioppi, the host of the Jedburgh podcast, is joining me for this week's episode. Francis, a former Green Beret and infantry officer, served multiple tours to Iraq and Africa. Through discussing the complexities of the conflict in Iraq and leading men on the battlefield, Francis gives excellent insight into the bigger picture.

He spent time in Africa looking at different forces and assessing what groups could be turned into special operations units to combat radical terrorism on the continent—founder of FRsix, where he advises businesses and leaders seeking to improve themselves, their teams, and organizations.

Main Takeaways

The Jedburghs
Infantry
Complexities of the Iraq War
Army Special Forces
Africa
Leadership

Check out Francis's company and podcast:

https://frsix.com/

This episode is sponsored by 4 Patriots, a survival food company. You can visit ⁠⁠www.4patriots.com⁠⁠ and use the code RECON for 10% off your first purchase.

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