The Coalition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Can’t Afford to Ignore
Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this Memorial Day edition of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Colonel Allan Peterson, the Danish senior national representative to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the new chairman of its 35-nation military coalition. Based in Tampa, Florida, this enduring coalition was born out of the post-9/11 fight against terrorism—but its mission has since evolved dramatically.Colonel Peterson offers a rare insider’s look at how partner nations are collaborating on today’s most pressing security challenges, from freedom of navigation in the Red Sea to the uncertain futures of Iraq and Syria. As global attention shifts to the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine, why does the Middle East still demand a dedicated multinational presence? And what makes this coalition, quietly operating inside MacDill Air Force Base, such a strategic asset?If you're interested in defense policy, military coalitions, or U.S. foreign relations in the Middle East, this episode delivers timely insight into a vital—but often overlooked—pillar of American national security strategy. At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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Battlefield Medical Lessons from Ukraine: Adapting to Future Conflict
Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Description: In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Tracey Pérez Koehlmoos—Director of the Center for Health Services Research and Doctoral Programs in Preventive Medicine & Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University—to explore how lessons from the Ukraine war are reshaping U.S. battlefield medicine.From the death of the "Golden Hour" to the rise of drone evacuations and mobile surgical units, this conversation examines how the U.S. military is preparing for medical realities in future conflicts—especially across vast, maritime regions like INDOPACOM.Topics include: • Why traditional evacuation timelines are no longer reliable • Medical innovation in low-air-superiority environments • Field surgeries, hospital trains, and rapid-deployment surgical ships • Challenges of sustaining operating rooms at sea • Digitizing battlefield medical records • Impacts of aging fighting forces and declining youth healthFollow the GNSI Podcast At the Boundary for weekly conversations on global security, strategy, and defense innovation.Links from the episode:• GNSI YouTube page• Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity with GNSI, Paris-Saclay, and the Florida Center for Cybersecurity• “The Spy and the State: The History of American Intelligence” by Jeff RoggAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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The 5 Signs a Nation Is Headed Toward Collapse
Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, GNSI's Glenn Beckmann hosts a conversation with Dr. Chris Mason—retired U.S. Army War College professor—about a major new research project on internal conflict, now based at the University of South Florida. Dr. Mason shares insights from over 150 case studies and outlines five key factors that help predict when governments fail.He’s joined by Dr. Rob Burell, GNSI’s expert in resistance and resiliency, along with two students from the USF Future Strategist Program for a thoughtful discussion on what these findings mean for national security and global stability.Topics include: • National identity and state legitimacy • Security vacuums and external sanctuaries • Lessons for policymakers and military leaders • How this predictive tool can inform real-world strategyPlus: GNSI updates and upcoming events you won’t want to miss.Follow the GNSI Podcast for more conversations on global security, conflict, and the future of strategy.Links from the episode:• Decision Briefs – Submission instructions • “The Strategic Lessons Unlearned from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan: Why the ANSF Will Not Hold, and the Implications for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan” book by Dr. Chris MasonAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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From Battlefield to Battery: The Critical Mineral Supply Crisis
Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, guest host GNSI publications coordinator Heather Ward speaks with Dr. Vlado Vivoda of the University of Queensland to explore the strategic role of critical minerals in modern technology, clean energy, and national security.Dr. Vivoda explains why minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are vital to everything from EV batteries and smartphones to advanced defense technology. The discussion highlights the risks of supply chain vulnerability, including China’s dominance in mineral refining and global production, and the regulatory challenges facing U.S. mineral policy. Key topics include:🔹 The role of critical minerals in defense and energy 🔹 Why the U.S. mineral supply chain is at risk 🔹 How mineral recycling and alternative tech could reduce dependency 🔹 The need for faster mine permitting and strategic resource planning🎙️ Learn why securing critical materials is essential to global stability, economic resilience, and national defense.Links from the episode:• GNSI Decision Brief: “De Oppresso Liber – Applying Green Beret Identity and Ethos to Build U.S. Military Resiliency” By Drs. Joseph Long and Rob Burell and retired Lt General Charles Cleveland• GNSI Video Series Interview with Ambassador John J. SullivanAt the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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Iran’s Axis of Resistance: Can It Shift the Balance of Power?
Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to introduce a major new research initiative from the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida: Axis of Resistance.The conversation explores Iran’s growing influence across the Middle East through its network of proxies in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and beyond. Mahmoudian provides historical context for Iran’s regional strategy, its support for Shia groups, and the current challenges surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Listeners will also learn about GNSI’s upcoming monthly expert panels, featuring former officials, regional specialists, and voices from affected communities—all aimed at delivering comprehensive insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.🎧 Tune in to learn how Iran’s power projection is reshaping security dynamics across the region—and why understanding it matters now more than ever.At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus. The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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