Peace Through Strength Podcasts by American Security Council Foundation

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.

The Battle for Free Speech

American Security Council Foundation senior analyst Laurence Sanford gives an overview of free speech and social media platforms, including the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Dorov, the censorship of "X," Facebook's admission they were pressured by the American government to censor the COVID pandemic, and the Hunter Biden laptop story. Mr. Sanford makes the case that Free Speech and the freedom to own property keep us Americans. It is our constitutional right! We need to fight to keep it that way.

Is DEI at West Point Cultural Marxism?

Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek and cohost Laurence Sanford meet with West Point graduate Matthew Newgent and discuss how cultural Marxism has manifested at West Point in the form of DEI. Matthew explains how important it is for USMA to keep Duty, Honor, and Country in its mission statement. Matthew stated that West Point removed Duty, Honor, and Country from its mission statement. He believes this is cultural Marxism, which will create confusion and division. He believes the enemy uses ideological subversion to weaken our military. As a member of the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates, he is working to identify these and other problems at West Point.

MacCarthur Society of West Point Graduates: https://macarthursociety.org/

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Israel's Reciprocity and Resilience

Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks to ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about Israel's reciprocity and resilience toward Iran and proxies. They discuss Israel's ability to sustain another attack from Iran, Hezbollah's domestic issues in Lebanon, and the CCP's attempts to be a diplomat in the Middle East.

 

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