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April/May 2012: Security Issues Facing the United States   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 05/18/12
Senior Fellow Jeff McCausland's report ranges from the proposed U.S. defense budget cuts and recent military scandals,  to Syria, Afghanistan, and the two Koreas. Of particular interest is the troubling information on Syria, including serious concerns over the safety of its stockpile of WMDs.

A Look at Current U.S. Security Issues   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland, Phillip McCausland 04/10/12
Senior Fellow Jeff McCausland gives us an expert run-down on current security issues, including Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); North Korea; China's significant increase in defense spending; the growing crisis between Iran and Israel; the killings in Afghanistan; and much more.

Heading Towards the NATO Summit   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 03/19/12
Three issues remain critical for the May 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago: Afghanistan; NATO-Russia relations; and nuclear weapons--in particular, tactical nuclear weapons.

Current Issues in American National Security Policy   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 03/09/12
This expert's report covers a possible U.S. base realignment and closure process (BRAC); the annual defense budget; and the international situation, including Afghanistan, Syria, and Iran. "It looks to be a very worrisome spring," concludes Senior Fellow Jeff McCausland.

U.S. Domestic and Foreign Security Challenges, 2012   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland, Phillip McCausland 02/13/12
Highlights of this thorough review of U.S. security issues and concerns include a report on the defense budget cuts; a timeline of important dates for defense planning; and an analysis of the worsening situations in Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria.

Major Security Issues in 2012   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 01/19/12
This comprehensive report covers the multitude of factors that will affect U.S. national security policy. They include the 2012 defense budget cuts and four possible resulting scenarios; Iraq; Iran; U.S.-Pakistan relations; North Korea; Europe; and much more.

9/11 and Reflections on U.S. National Security Strategy   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 09/14/11
9/11 resulted in a dramatic shift in U.S. national security thinking. Four recent and impending events may suggest future trends: domestic economic challenges; the official end of the Iraq war at the close of 2011; withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2014; and the conflict in Libya.

The Death of Osama bin Laden   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 05/05/11
Military expert Jeff McCausland discusses the death of bin Laden: what it means long and short term, the changing nature of al Qaeda--now a global franchise--and most importantly what it means in terms of Pakistan.

Libya: French Arrogance Meets American Ambivalence?   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland, Conor Martin 04/06/11
This briefing provides a detailed (and eye-opening) list of the military contributions from each of the allies--aircraft, ships, submarines, and more; an analysis of the political and financial cost to the U.S.; and a projection of possible outcomes.

Jet Engines and the 2011 Budget   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland, Conor Martin 03/15/11
The U.S. is involved in two wars and may become involved in Libya, yet the budget crisis could result in a government shutdown. Clearly, this budget battle is not solely about the defense budget. But decisions have been made that affect both national security and the overall budget.

Change in the Middle East: a Longer View   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 03/14/11
While current events in Libya are riveting, McCausland focuses on three countries where the U.S. has critical security relationships: two key allies in the region, Egypt and Bahrain; and fragile Yemen, one of the most important theaters in the struggle against al Qaeda.

Politics, Budgets, and Acronyms...   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland, Conor Martin 01/19/11
In this review of national security issues at the close of 2010, Jeff McCausland and Conor Martin discuss the 2011 defense budget, Don't Ask Don't Tell, the return of Wikileaks, the Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategic Review, and START.

The Lisbon Summit--Vision or Fable?   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 01/07/11
After a series of reverses, the White House wanted a summit that demonstrated not only Alliance solidarity on a number of difficult issues, but also clearly confirmed U.S. leadership. Yet while the Summit ended on a positive note, the challenges of implementing its decisions are large.

Afghanistan at the Crossroads, October 2010   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 10/18/10
Despite all, progress is being made in Afghanistan, writes Jeffrey McCausland after his recent ten-day visit there. But the political obstacles are huge, time is short, and the broader question of Pakistan must be confronted.

Key Elements in American National Security, August 2010   Transcript
Jeffrey D. McCausland 09/09/10
This month's report focuses on Iraq and Afghanistan, but also covers Secretary Gates' budget initiative and his intent to retire; Wikileaks; significant changes in German defense policy; U.S.-Vietnam military cooperation; and general observations.

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