Episodes
19 hours ago
Durable Peace in Ukraine? Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd
19 hours ago
19 hours ago
PTS host Joy Votrobek discusses a peace solution for Ukraine and Russia with ASCF Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd. They discuss what conditions are necessary to achieve a sustainable peace settlement in the Ukraine / Russia conflict. They analyze the current state of the war, the geopolitical interests at play and security agreements with allies in Europe and beyond. Mr. Dowd points out that the U.S. needs to support Ukraine's sovereignty and back what decision they make that will bring peace. They also discuss Russia's core security concern, which is NATO expansion and Ukraine joining the alliance.
You can read Alan Dowds's article at www.ascf.us. Please sign up for our Newsletter and consider joining our Peace Through Strength campaign for $100 annually. This includes a paid subscription to Substack (worth $80).
Alan W. Dowd is an award-winning writer with experience in opinion journalism, public policy research and communications consultancy. He is nationally recognized for his commentaries on issues ranging from faith to foreign policy.
Mrs. Votrobek has a B.A. in International Relations and seven years of experience in global security service.
Thursday May 09, 2024
Will Hamas Kiss a Ceasefire goodbye?
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
PTS host Joy Votrobek interviews ASCF senior analyst Laurence Sanford about his article "Ceasefire." They give updates on the Israeli War and discuss Hamas's stance on releasing hostages and a real Ceasefire. Mr. Sanford also discusses why the United States needs a "winning" strategy and what that looks like.
Mr. Sanford is a former U.S. Navy officer and served four years in the CIA. Mrs. Votrobek has a B.A. in International Relations and seven years of experience in global security service.
You can read Mr. Sanford's article at www.ascf.us. Please sign up for our Newsletter and consider joining our Peace Through Strength campaign for $100 annually. This includes a paid subscription to Substack (worth $80).
Friday May 03, 2024
FL. Rep. Randy Fine sheds light on the Islamic org CAIR
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
PTS podcast Host Joy Votrobek discusses the Hamas-linked CAIR organization with Florida Representative Randy Fine and ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford. CAIR is an acronym for the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Representative Randy Fine introduced FL. House Resolution 1209 to encourage all state and local government agencies to suspend contact with CAIR due to the group's terror connections and anti-Jewish stance. The podcast delves into the political and social dynamics of CAIR's organization. It sheds light on CAIR's history and the current actions that have the organization on the fringe as a legitimate human rights group.
ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford published an article titled "Cancel CAIR" in February. Please see https://www.ascf.us/news/cancel-cair/
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
It's Only Has Hard As You Make It!
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy Seal (Retired) Amir Pishdad, Jr. speaks to ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about his experience becoming a Navy Seal. Navy Seal training and experiences that lead to personal lifelong achievements.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Decoupling from "Made in China"
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Podcast host Joy Votrobek interviews Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford regarding his article "China's Contempt." They focus specifically on Wall Street getting rich from doing business with China. Mr. Sanford believes that could be changing and that companies may start decoupling from China. They also discuss the de minimus tax rule and the increase in packages arriving in the U.S. after the amount was increased to $700.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
ASCF on the Rhett Palmer radio show
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Joy Votrobek and Laurence Sanford talk to Rhett Palmer about the American Security Council Foundation and current national security issues. Rhett Palmer is "Mayor of the Airways" on Vero's Voice. A radio show out of Vero Beach, FL.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Cyberwarfare is a Threat to Our Infrastructure
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
PTS podcast Host Joy Votrobek interviews ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cyber warfare threat to our National Security. They discuss the Volt Typhoon malware discovery in Guam, TikTok security concerns, and American infrastructure vulnerability to cyber attacks.
Mr. Sanford is a former U.S. Navy officer and served four years in the CIA.
Mrs. Votrobek has a B.A. in International Relations and seven years of experience in global security service.
You can read Mr. Sanford's full article at www.ascf.us. Please sign up for our Newsletter and consider becoming a member of our Peace Through Strength campaign.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
How do we define our Allies?
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks with ASCF senior fellow Alan Dowd about the definition of our Allies, supporting free democracies, and increased spending for deterrence. Alan gives the technical definition of allies and explains why it is in our best interest to support free democracies. Alan details the economic and security implications for support of Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel. National Security has always been our government's first responsibility.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
South Africa Support Hamas
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
PTS podcast Host Joy Votrobek interviews ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford on his article "South Africa supports Hamas." Nelson Mandela supported the Palestinians, but he also supported a two-state solution? What about the current ruling ANC party? Nelson's grandson recently invited Hamas leaders to South Africa. Hamas has indicated they do not want Israel to exist in the Middle East. South Africa filed charges with the U.N. that Israel's retaliation on Gaza is a genocide. Mr. Sanford shares his thoughts on South Africa, Hamas, and Israel.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Inside Hamas Tunnels with Captain Toti.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford speak with special guest Captain William "Bill" Toti, Retired U.S. Navy. Captain Toti was invited to Israel and worked with an IDF soldier, Col. Roy Levy. Roy took Bill inside Hamas tunnels in 2016. Unfortunately, Col. Roy Levy was one of the first IDF soldiers killed in the current Hamas war. This podcast speaks to the extensiveness of the Hamas tunnels in Gaza. Captain Toti also touches on the Houthi rebels and international involvement. They end with a discussion on deterring China by building up the U.S. fleet of submarines.