Peace Through Strength Podcasts by American Security Council Foundation

Decoupling from "Made in China"

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. 

ASCF on the Rhett Palmer radio show

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. 

 

Cyberwarfare is a Threat to Our Infrastructure

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.

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How do we define our Allies?

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.

South Africa Support Hamas

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.

Inside Hamas Tunnels with Captain Toti.

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.

Does West Point still reflect "Duty, Honor, Country?

ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford speaks with podcast guest Col. (retired) Bill Prince regarding West Point's woke culture. They question if West Point has lost its foundational principles of "Duty, Honor, Country" in order to be more politically correct. This includes opening an office for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity. Col. Prince states that there are numerous West Point graduates who are concerned with our national security and the direction the Academy is heading. Col. Prince was recently elected President of the MacArthur Society. The MacArthur Society's mission is to help West Point return to its foundational principles and prepare cadets to fight and win our wars.

Col. Prince is a graduate of West Point Military Academy. He served in Vietnam with both Ranger and Special Force Units. He went on to a career with the CIA while remaining active in the Army Reserve. Col. Prince deployed 11 times between Iraq and Afghanistan and holds a Master's degree from Harvard.

Mr. Sanford is a former U.S. Navy officer and served four years in the CIA.

Over 65% of Americans Support Military Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.

Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek talks to ASCF Sr. Fellow Alan Dowd about the relevance of the Reagan Doctrine. They also discuss how polls indicate over 65% of Americans support military aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan in light of the Reagan Doctrine. Americans may be fatigued from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq but still support democracies fighting to stay free from authoritarian regimes.

Can Congress compromise on our Southern border?

Peace Through Strength podcast host Joy Votrobek speaks to ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford about our Southern border crisis and his latest paper, "No Border, No Nation." They discuss how the lack of a controlled border endangers our national security. The Southern border situation is a bi-partisan complaint, but can Congress come to a compromise?

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 services.

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Houthis interrupt shipping lanes in the Red Sea

The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen are attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aiden to protest the Israeli War. Podcast Host Joy Votrobek interviews ASCF Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford on his article, Houthi Who? They discuss how the International community needs to get more involved with the attacks on ships in the Red Sea.