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Listen as Podcast host Joy Votrobek and Sr. Analyst Laurence Sanford bring you podcasts and briefs on national security with an emphasis on ”Peace through Strength.”
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May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
53 min
Nuclear engineer, Lee Boyland, believes that Iran already has nuclear capability. The question is, will they use it? Most countries with this destructive power stay in check because of the Mutual Assured Destruction theory. However, Iran is run by an Islamic theocracy that believes martyrs are honored after death.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
28 min
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.

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
14 min
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).

May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024
22 min
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/
Join our Peace through Strength Campaign today! For less than $10 per month, you can support our efforts to raise awareness of totalitarian regime's actions and fight for our national survival in an era of massive propagandist propaganda. (Your membership includes a paid subscription to Substack). https://www.ascf.us/donate/

Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
30 min
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.

Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
12 min
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.

Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024
44 min
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.

Mar 22, 2024
Mar 22, 2024
14 min
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.

Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
29 min
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.

Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
13 min
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.