At The Boundary
“At the Boundary” is going to feature global and national strategy insights that we think our fans will want to know about. That could mean live interviews, engagements with distinguished thought leaders, conference highlights, and more. It will pull in a broad array of government, industry, and academic partners, ensuring we don’t produce a dull uniformity of ideas. It will also be a platform to showcase all the great things going on with GNSI, our partners, and USF.
Episodes
130 episodes
Can US Foreign Aid Stop the Next War?
In this episode of At The Boundary, GNSI Senior Director Jim Cardoso sits down with former USAID Senior Foreign Service Officer Greg Howell to discuss the Global Fragility Act (GFA), its bipartisan origins, and what the proposed Global...
From Campus to Capitol: USF’s Future Strategists Students at the Nation’s Capitol
In this episode of At the Boundary, the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida takes you inside the GNSI DC Experience. A program designed to give USF students interested in national sec...
The Manpower Problem: Russia's Army of Conscripts, Convicts , and Contractors
What happens when a military power relies on troops made of coerced recruits and convicts?In this episode of GNSI At the Boundary podcast, Drs. Guido Rossi and Tad Schnaufer join the show to unpack their latest research paper on...
From Holy War to Hybrid War: What the Baltic Crusades Teach Us Today
In the beginning of this episode of “At the Boundary”, host Jim Cardoso shares some highlights of the first ever GNSI International Security Experience Strategy Competition. This includes a short interview with a member of the winning ...
Breaking Into National Security: USF, AI, and the Path to National Security Careers
What does it take to solve real-world national security challenges under pressure?In this episode of GNSI’s “At the Boundary” podcast, the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida takes you insid...
Next-Gen Strategists: Inside USF’s Student-Led National Security Conference
What does it take to become a national security strategist in today’s complex global environment?In this episode of the GNSI “At the Boundary” podcast, we spotlight the next generation of leaders shaping the future of ...
Is Missile Defense Making the World Safer or More Dangerous?
What is the Golden Dome, and could it redefine the future of nuclear deterrence?In this episode of the “At the Boundary” podcast, GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer sit down with GNSI Non resident Senior Fellow and CEO of In...
Could the Ocean Floor Decide the Future of National Security?
What is deep-sea mining, and why are countries and companies racing to the ocean floor for critical minerals?In this episode of GNSI’s “At the Boundary” podcast, host Jim Cardoso speaks with Dr. LindaNhon about the g...
After New START Treaty: Is the World Entering a New Nuclear Arms Race?
The last major nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia has ended. What happens next?In this episode of “At the Boundary,” host Jim Cardoso speaks with nuclear policy expert Heather Williams, ...
Could Cyberattacks Bring Modern Economies to a Halt?
In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Strategy and Research Manager, Dr. Tad Schnaufer II, is joined by Dr. Louise Tumchewics, a professor at the Center for War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark. They discuss Tumchewic...
Can Students Solve Real-World Security Crises? Inside the ISE Global Strategy Competition
In this episode of GNSI’s At the Boundary podcast, GNSI’s Academic Director, Dr. David Oakley, is joined by the U.S. Army War College’s Chair of Executive and Strategic Leadership, Dr. Celestino Perez, to discuss GNSI’s upcoming underg...
Peace in Ukraine Won’t Look Like You Think
In this episode of the “At the Boundary” podcast, host Jim Cardoso speaks with strategy expert Tad Schnaufer, PhD about the launch of his GNSI Research Initiative titled: “Path to Durable Peace in the Ukraine War.” The seri...
Can American Freedom Survive the Age of AI Surveillance?
How can the U.S. government balance public safety and privacy in a world with AI?In this episode of GNSI’s At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso is joined by GNSI Senior Research Fellow Jeff Rogg to discuss the latest GNSI Decision ...
The Hidden Security Risks Inside Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of At The Boundary, Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman, a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at GNSI, speaks with Ryan Gutwein, a data security and compliance expert, to explain how rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping na...
The Second Space Race: Why National Security Starts in Orbit
How is space is shaping our future, and are we ready for it?In this episode of GNSI’s At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso is joined by NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and space industry leader Chris Stott for a conversat...
The Next Space Supply Chain
In this episode of At the Boundary, retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Mark Fedor joins GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer for a wide-ranging conversation on how space is rapidly emerging as a critical domain for national...
The Russia–Ukraine War Didn’t Start in 2014
Field Historian Daniel Armes explains the deep historical ties between Russia and the Ukraine, and how that context is significant to the current conflict on GNSI’s “At the Boundary” podcast.Along with Tad Schnaufer, PhD, Armes breaks do...
What's Next for Venezuela?
In this episode of "At the Boundary," GNSI's Jim Cardoso and guests Dr. Rob Burrell and Dr. Homer Harkins discuss the complex history and current state of Venezuela. They delve into the country's socio-economic evolution, from oil exploi...
Trump’s Plan for the Western Hemisphere: Why Washington is Focused on the Caribbean
In this episode of the “At the Boundary” podcast, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso and retired Lieutenant General Michael Plehn break down the newly released
Is America’s Military Too Dependent on Contractors? The Battle Over Right to Repair
In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Research Fellow Dr. Guido Rossi sits down with Terry Guild, a former senior U.S. Army intelligence officer with a 30–year military career and five years of experience in the defens...
America’s “Golden Dome”: Can the U.S. Actually Stop a Nuclear Strike?
In this episode of At the Boundary, retired four-star General Frank McKenzie joins USF’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer to break down one of the most pressing national security questions today: Can the United States build a true “Go...
Are Florida’s Ports Prepared? Inside the State’s Growing Maritime Security Risks
In this episode of the At The Boundary podcast, senior director of the GNSI, Jim Cardoso, sat down for a roundtable discussion with Mark Luther, an Associate Professor at USF and the Director for the Center of Maritime and Port Studies...
What a Future War with China or Russia Would Really Look Like
In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, Dr. Guido Rossi speaks with Dr. Peter Mansoor, a professor and the General Raymond E. Mason Jr. Chair in Military History at The Ohio State University. Their conversation delves into coun...
How Vulnerable Are We? Inside America’s Cybersecurity Crisis
In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, Dr. Tad Schnaufer moderates a panel discussion on key insights from the 2025 Cyber Bay Conference. Joining him are Dr. Linda Nhon, Resident Fellow at GNSI; Dr. George Burress, Professor a...
From Nixon to Bush: Why U.S. Foreign Policy Fails at Coordination
In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, GNSI’s Senior Director, Jim Cardoso, interviewed Fabio van Loon about his latest publication on the topic of the pitfalls and challenges of U.S. foreign policy, specifically with interagency coord...
