The security perimeter podcast
The security perimeter podcast
Athanasios Hristoulas
A fascinating discussion of current national and international security issues. I interview experts on different subjects. More often than not, the discussion ends with a heated (but friendly) debate between me and my guest. So far we have covered issues ranging from the future of NATO, violence and law enforcement in Mexico, defense policy in Canada, the US and Mexico, North Korea, cybersecurity, organized crime, PUTIN, afghanistan... you name it we have covered it or will eventually do so. Every other episode I also give my take on the new "cold war" between russia and the US. Trust me, its getting dangerous. listen to find out why!!! Email me at [email protected] for comments and suggestions for future episodes. Podcast is mostly in english, but every once and and while, we cover a topic in spanish. check out the sister web site at http://thesecurityperimeter.com
Episode 41: The reposting of the Mythbusting the New Cold War: Part 1- a look at Putin`s Background because for some reason the other podcast only plays 10 minutes in spotify and I cant fix it
Ok, so im starting a new mythbusting series. This time on the new Cold War. Whose to blame? are the russians poor victims of excessive NATO expansion? or is Putin a thug and bully just looking to pick a fight if he can win? Well, I think many of you know what I think. This first episode looks at Putin`s background, starting with his "KGB" experience during the 1980s all the way up to his "free and fair" election in 2012. It scares me so much that people all around the world think that this guy is such a great leader. Hence the title "mythbusting". This episode will (hopefully) convince you that honestly, Putin is just a freaking opportunist thug who is taking his country down a very dangerous path. Russia and Russians will eventually pay the price. Episodes 2 and 3 will look at US/NATO and Russians policies that have contributed to the new "cold war" and part 3 will look at the arms race today
Jan 14, 2021
55 min
Episode 40: Mythbusting the New Cold War: Part 1- a look at Putin`s Background
Ok, so im starting a new mythbusting series. This time on the new Cold War. Whose to blame? are the russians poor victims of excessive NATO expansion? or is Putin a thug and bully just looking to pick a fight if he can win? Well, I think many of you know what I think. This first episode looks at Putin`s background, starting with his "KGB" experience during the 1980s all the way up to his "free and fair" election in 2012. It scares me so much that people all around the world think that this guy is such a great leader. Hence the title "mythbusting". This episode will (hopefully) convince you that honestly, Putin is just a freaking opportunist thug who is taking his country down a very dangerous path. Russia and Russians will eventually pay the price. Episodes 2 and 3 will look at US/NATO and Russians policies that have contributed to the new "cold war" and part 3 will look at the arms race today
Jan 13, 2021
55 min
Episode 39: The security perimeter annual xmas special: worst podcast EVER
Ok, so the gang is back for the 2020 annual xmas podcast. This year its so nasty I cant even listen to it. Trust me, do not listen to this podcast. It will OFFEND you. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live, you will be offended. I mean its not enough to say that this is for only over 18. Over 18 and living during the dark ages more like it. Thats how bad it is. Topics discussed include "name your favorite dictator and why", chinese bats, and yes, the russian national anthem and stalin. You have been warned. Merry COVID XMAS!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 20, 2020
59 min
Managing security in Canada and US during the pandemic: lessons for mexico?
So in this episode, Im posting a webinar that I participated in on security in Canada and US: lessons for Mexico sponsored by the Center for the study of Security Governance and Intelligence at the ITAM. Steve Saideman from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs in Ottawa spoke on Canada and spoke on the US. the podcast is 100% in english!!! inspite of being produced and "aired" in Mexico. Thanks Vidal and Catherine at the center for putting together this webinar and allowing me to turn it into a podcast. You can check out the center at http://cesig.itam.mx/es/75/paginas/el-cesig
Jun 3, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Mythbusting the 1980s: Crazy old man Reagan or so smart he didnt even realize it?
So this quickly put together podcast which also starts my son Lambro and my wife Mariana looks at the 1980s and Ronald Reagan. At the time, we all thought he was insane, but was he? meaning was he crazy as a fox? listen in to find out! ps: monkey dont look to happy
May 24, 2020
1 hr 45 min
Mythbusting WW2: The Great Nazi strategist. bullcrp ep.4
So here is the 4th and final episode of the MYTHBUSTING THE BULL THAT Nazis were actually great military strategies. Just in time for the 75th anniversary of VE Day- Victory Europe, 8 May, 1945, where germany officially surrendered. This episode deals with two of the most dumbest military decisions Hitler made. One being the battle of the Kursk and the second, the Battle of the Bulge. After the battle of the bulge, where the germans attacked and then were soundly defeated by the Americans, the war was over. The US basically walked into germany unopposed. In fact, germans were running to surrender to the Americans, British and Canadians. Listen to podcast to find out why!!! Sorry for taking so long. It really has been a strange 3 months. But I have 2 interviews lined up for this month, so things will get back to normal.
May 4, 2020
1 hr 3 min
China vs. the USA in the Pacific: a debate between me and Ulises. BTW, Im on the american side
So in the middle of my flu and pneumonia the student reps put together this awesome debate between me on the side of the USA and Ulises on the side of the evil chinese government. I think i won the dabate, but i may be being overly optimistic... tell us what you think. time for some feedback damnit!!!! THE STUDENT REPS ARE AWESOME! SO HELPFUL AND A KEEN INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME JOB WITH SUCH A SHORT PLANNING PHASE.
Mar 4, 2020
1 hr 33 min
The 3rd annual security perimeter 2019 XMAS and NEW YEAR special!
Hey everyone, back with a new xmas special. with guest starts sarah, gudi, valentina and anonymous (ok facundo). It was ready before xmas, but I decided to wait to post in until now. This year we literally covered everything from the origins of christianity, science, SMELLY international relations (listen to find out what that means) to donald trump, and AMLO among other topics. Im sure the #Putin is somewhere in there as well.Awesome new audio equipment, Lots of laughs, lots of jokes in bad taste, so if you are a bit sensitive about these kinds of things, this podcast is NOT for you. (dont worry, its not that bad) ENJOY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Jan 9, 2020
1 hr 16 min
MYTHBUSTING WW2: Were the NAZIS great strategists? HAHAHA!!! episode 3 with AWESOME NEW AND IMPROVED SOUND EQUIPMENT!!!
OK. So this episode looks at the North Africa Campaign and Barbarossa. OMG. HOW PROFOUNDLY STUPID CAN THEY BE. The little corporal (HITLER) made some REALLY REALLY REALLY smart strategic choices during this period (NOT). And thank GOD they listened to him. I mean how stupid can you get? and I dont mean the choice to invade Russia, but rather what the Little Corporal (aka THAT MAN as referred to by churchill) made the german army do when the invasion had already begun. The russians didnt win mr. #putin, but rather, hitler and the rest of the IDIOTS around him lost it. ALSO ALSO ALSO: AWESOME NEW AUDIO EQUIPMENT... so no more crappy sound. Promise. This episode is dedicated to all the NEO-NAZIS OUT THERE! I hope this episode makes you feel all warm and cuddly on the inside. you failed then, you will fail again.
Dec 30, 2019
59 min
MYTHBUSTING WW2: NAZIS the great strategists? I think not. Part 2
This episode looks at the beginning of the war, when the Germans were making all these "phenomenal" military victories, poland, france, denmark, greece, etc. Well listen in... someone has lied to you. They were not that great and spectacular as you have been taught (ok, except for the french campaign). These FLAWS in german military STRATEGY are gonna come back and bite them in their assess in the next stage of the war. Please NOTE: episode was recorded over time using different mikes, so the sound quality is inconsistent. But still, its fun cause I get to pick on NAZIS!!!
Nov 25, 2019
1 hr 4 min
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