Peace Through Strength Podcasts by American Security Council Foundation

Trump's Peace Through Strength

PTS host Joy Votrobek has a panel discussion with ASCF, senior analyst Laurence Sanford and Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd regarding their thoughts on how Trump's re-election will affect Ukraine. They also review how Trump's strategy for Peace Through Strength may impact the U.S. military and U.S. allies, particularly NATO.

 

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Power Consolidated: Erdogan's Türkiye in an Autocratic Shift

PTS podcast host Joy Votrobek and ASCF senior analyst Laurence Sanford discuss Recep Tayyip Erdogan's aspirations to revive the Ottoman Empire and a caliphate. This revivalist sentiment is reflected in Erdogan's foreign policy, which seeks to expand Türkiye's influence in the Middle East and North Africa. Erdogan's approach could risk alienating neighboring countries and igniting nationalist tensions. He also continues to attack the Kurds in Syria with no mention of a Kurdish state. Erdogan's vision appears to move Turkey (now Türkiye) to an autocratic Muslim society and away from the modern society Ataturk created.

Assassination of CIA Dick Welch

Special guest Ralph Mariani tells ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford the story of the assassination of Richard Welch, a CIA SOS in Athens, Greece. Ralph tells the back story of Richard Welch and his time in the CIA leading up to his assassination on December 23rd, 1975. Richard Welch was assassinated by a radical Marxist Lenin group called 17 November. Mr. Mariani said the Greeks never investigated 17 November and believes there was a lot of false propaganda over what really happened leading up to Richard Welch's assassination.

Precision Strikes: Israel Targets Iran, Hezbollah Stays the Course.

Peace Through Strength podcast brief on the recent Israeli precision attacks on Iranian airfields and missile defense systems. Podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks with ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about the conflict between Israel and Iran and Hezbollah's involvement. They also discuss how the U.S. elections may affect the next steps for both Israel and Iran. The implications of this conflict for regional stability are complex and could have far-reaching consequences.

Communism: Propaganda or Utopia

Special Peace Through Strength podcast brief on an article titled "Explaining Communism" in the kids section of our local newspaper. The article was published on October 18th, 2024, in the local Press Journal, a Treasure Coast Newspaper owned by USA Today. Our Sr. Analyst and a teacher/mother share their thoughts on the article. These criticisms highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of implementing an idealistic vision of communism.

 

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Israeli retaliation, NATO Survival, and Ukraine.

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 speak to NATO's beginnings, current preparedness, and future cyberwarfare concerns. Finally, the Ukraine situation update and thoughts on sending more money to support Ukraine.

Alan Dowd mentioned a Kiel Institute link for timely information on Ukraine support: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/

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Future Leaders: The Junior ROTC Experience

American Security Council Foundation Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford interviews Commander (Ret) Peter Bissett on the Navy Junior ROTC program as an investment in our youth. Commander Bissett 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.

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Hezbollah's pager phenomenon!

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?

 

Mr. Sanford is a Navy veteran who served four years with the CIA. Ms. Votrobek has a degree in International Relations and has worked in security services for over seven years.

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Webinar: Venezuela's Ballot Betrayal

American Security Council Foundation senior analyst Laurence Sanford discusses the situation in Venezuela and the questionable election results. ASCF Director of Operations and PTS Podcast host Joy Votrobek facilitates the webinar and fields guests' questions for Mr. Sanford. The ASCF holds one Webinar a month. The webinar and poll results will be sent to our members. Feedback and action plans are then sent to Congress.

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China exploits U.S. Tariff Laws.

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.