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The TridentEpisode 22: Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular WarfareGuests Robert Burrell and John Collison join Dave Brown to discuss this comprehensive volume which provides the first canon for SOF, interagency, and conventional forces to understand irregular warfare, and the emerging areas of Resilience and Resistance within international competition, and deterrence. The book highlights the asymmetric strategies of adversaries to subvert the international order, including the malign activities of the CCP, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and violent extremist organizations, (and includes case studies on Cuba, Laos, Tibet, and Colombia).Guests:Robert S. Burrell, Ph.D. is a resilience and resistance interdisciplinary scholar using data-driven...
2026-01-131h 24
At The BoundaryWhat's Next for Venezuela?Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of "At the Boundary," GNSI's Jim Cardoso and guests Dr. Rob Burrell and Dr. Homer Harkins discuss the complex history and current state of Venezuela. They delve into the country's socio-economic evolution, from oil exploitation to democratic transition, and the rise and fall of political leaders like Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro. They detail the recent military operation that removed Maduro, highlighting the use of advanced technology and multi-domain tactics. The discussion also covers potential democratic transitions, the role of the U...
2026-01-1241 min
At The BoundaryInside the Life of a Four-Star with General (Ret) Frank McKenzieText the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! On GNSI’s “At the Boundary” this week, former Commander of United States Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie and host Tad Schnaufer, PhD, give rare insight into the life of a four-star general. They discuss daily routines, pivotal decisions, and leadership in the U.S. military. Explore the realities and responsibilities of high-level strategic decision-making. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!General (Ret) Frank McKenzie retired as Commander of United States Central Command in March 2022, concluding a distinguished 42-year career in the U.S. Mar...
2024-07-0835 min
The TridentEpisode 1: Words Matter: Irregular Warfare Definitions and ConstructsGuests Robert S. Burrell, Richard Tilley, and David H. Ucko join host Col. Dave Brown to discuss the definition of Irregular Warfare (IW), its changing construct in DoD, and its overall utility. The group touches on the broader dimensions of the “competition” space indirectly affecting both IW and the larger international security environment.Article: A Full Spectrum of Conflict Design: How Doctrine Should Embrace Irregular Warfare, Robert S. Burrell, March 14, 2023Article: JP 1 Volume 1, Joint Warfighting, 27 August 2023Article: Redefining Irregular Warfare: Legitimacy, Coercion, And Power, David H. Ucko and Thomas A. Marks, Oct 18, 2022...
2024-01-2953 min
At The BoundaryThe New GNSI Fellows Program with Academic Direcor Dave Oakley, PhDText the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! GNSI introduces its first Fellows Program with special guest, Academic Director, David Oakley, PhD. The Non-Resident Senior Fellows include:Andrew Borene, Robert Burrell, PhD, Carolyne Davidson, Dr. Michael Goodman, Dr. Mark Grzegorzewski, Andrew Hammond, PhD, Chris Hunter, Richard Kerbaj, Martijn Kitzen, Dr. Thomas Marks, Christopher Marsh, Jennifer McArdle, PhD, Celestino Perez, Jr. PhD, Dr. Susan McCall Perlman, Jeff Rogg, PhD, Frank Sobchak, David Ucko PhD, Diane Zorri, PhDThe Faculty Senior Fellows include:Manish Agrawayl, PhD, Norma Alcantar, PhD, Gol...
2024-01-0824 min