In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we discuss the dynamic impact that the technology revolution has on our society as well as how it effects the ability of the U.S. to operate and compete with near-peer competitors. We also discuss concerns regarding the ability to secure national security infrastructure and capabilities, as well gaps in modernization and adaptability of new technology from the practitioner to the leadership level. What are the obstacles to updating and modernizing national security infrastructure and technological capabilities and what will it take to overcome them? Find out now on Fulcrum Global. Host: Sam Kessler Guests: Dr. Hans C. Mumm and Dan Opstal  Music Licensed From Premium Beat by Shutterstock: 1.) “The Darkest Hour” by Francesco D’Andrea Website: https://fulcrumglobal.us​

This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the U.S. announcement of withdrawing troops in Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. We also discuss issues and probabilities that surround that decision as well as the impact and relationship the decision has on the future of U.S. geo-strategy in Central Asia, particularly regarding the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and their strategic interests in applying the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What will the aftermath of a possible U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan look like and what are the possible reasons for them keeping a presence in the region? Find out now on Fulcrum Global. Host: Sam Kessler Guest: Max Daves Music Licensed From Premium Beat by Shutterstock: “The Darkest Hour” by Francesco D’Andrea; Website: www.fulcrumglobal.com Podcast can be watched/listened on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fulcrum-global-sdss​ Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=…​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ebkSjz…​ Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/fulcrum-globa…​ Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/fulcrum-glo…​ YouTube: https://youtu.be/x251rvbp_vc Apple Podcasts: Coming soon…

This episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast we discuss the recent military coup in Myanmar/Burma and its domestic and international implications. How will this impact the future of Burmese democracy and geopolitical/geo-strategic tensions between the United States and China? Find out now on Fulcrum Global! Host: Sam Kessler Guests: Dr. Mark Kass and Wayland Blue Music Licensed from Premium Beat by Shutterstock: "The Darkest Hour" by Francesco D'Andrea; "Speed and Adrenaline" by Pavel Yudin; and "Evolution" by Musicalman Website: www.fulcrumglobal.com Podcast can be watched/listened on: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fulcrum-global-sdss​ Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=…​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ebkSjz…​ Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/fulcrum-globa…​ Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/fulcrum-glo…​ YouTube: https://youtu.be/x251rvbp_vc Apple Podcasts: Coming soon…