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
92 episodes
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Wars: Resilience, Resistance in the 21st Century
In this episode of the “At the Boundary” podcast, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso speaks with Dr. Rob Burrell, Senior Research Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, about GNSI’s new research ...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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36:37
Can BRICS Gold Reserves Challenge the US Dollar?
In this episode of At the Boundary, William Parker, a Business Librarian at the University of South Florida (USF) sat down with GNSI’s Strategy and Research Manager Dr. Tad Schnaufer to the newest GNSI Decision Brief, "Assessing BRICS Gold Hold...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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24:54
What's Next for Afghanistan: U.S. Interests or Compromise with the Taliban?
What’s the U.S. endgame in Afghanistan now—and what role does the Taliban really play?In this episode of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schroden, a non-resident fellow at the Global and National Secur...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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44:38
Political Polarization Feels Unstoppable. Will it Destroy Democracy?
Polarization Feels Unstoppable. Will it Destroy Democracy? In this episode of At the Boundary, we explore how America’s deepening divides are shaking the very foundations of democracy.
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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47:19
The History of American Intelligence — Jeff Rogg on The Spy and the State
In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Senior Director Jim Cardoso speaks with Dr. Jeff Rogg, Senior Research Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute, about his new book The Spy in the State: The History of American Intellige...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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41:16
SPECIAL EPISODE Iran's Breaking Point: Missiles, Miscalculation and Reckoning
In this urgent special episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Research Fellow Dr. Arman Mahmoudian offers in-depth, real-time analysis of the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, which has now drawn in the United State...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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28:17
Could the U.S. Bring Back the Draft?
It’s been over 50 years since the U.S. transitioned to an all-volunteer military force. But with rising threats from China, the demands of modern warfare, and persistent recruiting shortfalls, is it time to ask the unthinkable: Could the draft ...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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42:44
Can Deep Sea Mining Meet the World’s Critical Mineral Demand?
Found over 4,000 meters below the ocean’s surface, polymetallic nodules may hold the key to powering the future. In this episode, Dr. Mark Luther, Director of the Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Lab at USF and President Elect of the Internation...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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32:54
Cybersecurity Without Borders: USA and France
In this episode of At the Boundary, Dr. Nicolas Sabouret of the University of Paris-Saclay joins GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer to preview the upcoming Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity. Together, they explore how France and the U....
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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25:36
From Deep Sea to Deep Policy: What's Fueling the Modern Energy Race?
In this episode of At the Boundary, Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman sits down with Milo McBride of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to explore one of the most consequential issues in global security today: the race for critical min...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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37:18
The Coalition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Can’t Afford to Ignore
In this Memorial Day edition of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Colonel Allan Peterson, the Danish senior national representative to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the new chairman of its 35-nation military ...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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36:50
Battlefield Medical Lessons from Ukraine: Adapting to Future Conflict
Description: In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Tracey Pérez Koehlmoos—Director of the Center for Health Services Research and Doctoral Programs in Preventive Medicine & Biostatistics at the...
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39:44
The 5 Signs a Nation Is Headed Toward Collapse
In this episode, GNSI's Glenn Beckmann hosts a conversation with Dr. Chris Mason—retired U.S. Army War College professor—about a major new research project on internal conflict, now based at the University of South Florida. Dr. Mason shares ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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37:27
From Battlefield to Battery: The Critical Mineral Supply Crisis
In this episode of At the Boundary, guest host GNSI publications coordinator Heather Ward speaks with Dr. Vlado Vivoda of the University of Queensland to explore the strategic role of critical minerals in modern technology, clean energy, and na...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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39:05
Iran’s Axis of Resistance: Can It Shift the Balance of Power?
In this episode of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to introduce a major new research initiative from the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida: Axis o...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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36:25
The Hidden Risks of a Ukraine Ceasefire
What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war, and how should the U.S. respond? In this episode of At the Boundary, we listen in on a critical conversation between Dr. Arman Mahmudian, GNSI Research Fellow, and David Kramer, Executive Director...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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47:33
Is Yemen Losing the War Against the Houthis?
In this episode of At the Boundary, guest Nadwa Al-Dawsari, a Yemen expert of the Middle East Institute, joins GNSI’s own Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to unpack the rise of the Houthis and their growing impact on regional...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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34:01
Are U.S. Sanctions Helping the Enemy?
How effective are economic sanctions in shaping global behavior—and what happens when they backfire?In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by Dr. Zachary Selden, a leading expert on U.S...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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37:43
Why NATO Can’t Afford to Ignore Africa: The Key to Global Security Amid Rising Threats
What role should NATO play in today’s security landscape—and how do regions like Africa factor into long-term strategy?In this episode of the "At the Boundary" podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Gene...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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54:28
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: How Hackers Are Exploiting Human Error
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, but human error remains the biggest vulnerability. In this episode of At the Boundary, Joe Blankenship, Chief Data Officer at Certus Core, unpacks the latest AI-driven threats, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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39:10
Inside the Secret World of the Five Eyes: A Conversation with Richard Kerbaj
Award-winning documentary producer and investigative journalist Richard Kerbaj joins Dr. David Oakley at the University of South Florida to discuss the intricate history of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Kerbaj, renowned for his ...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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50:14
Why Shifting Focus from Europe to China Could Backfire on the U.S. | Summit Roundtable
Can the U.S. afford to shift its focus to China while Russia remains a threat?Following the GNSI Summit on the Russian-Ukraine War, experts break down why abandoning Europe could be a serious mistake—and how Russian and Chinese aggressio...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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48:22
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Threats & Opportunities
🎙️ AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Computing—A Must-Listen Episode! 🤖💡Professor John Licato joins guest host Glenn Beckmann on the "At the Boundary" podcast to discuss groundbreaking AI advancements and the launch of USF’s new Coll...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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39:45
From Classroom to War Room: Future Leaders on the Russia-Ukraine War
This episode of “At the Boundary” dives deep into the Russia-Ukraine war with students from the Future Strategist Program (FSP) at the University of South Florida. This roundtable discussion unpacks the impact of unmanned drones, the shifting g...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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58:25
How FPV & Kamikaze Drones Are Reshaping the Russia-Ukraine War
Drones are reshaping the battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war, revolutionizing surveillance, combat tactics, and logistics. In this episode of "At the Boundary," guest Sam Bendett from the Center for Naval Analyses to explore how unmanned syst...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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