3 chapters across the catalog
Patrick Shanahan Appointment, Future of Cyber Warfare
Patrick Shanahan is highlighted as the new Acting Secretary of Defense, replacing James Mattis. Unlike Mattis, who focused on traditional kinetic warfare, Shanahan's background at Boeing and MIT suggests a shift toward cyber security, satellites, and missiles. The transition is framed as a move toward modernizing the military's strategic focus.
Cyber Warfare Authority, Congressional Abrogation of Power
Admiral Michael Rogers testified that the authority to launch offensive cyber or kinetic strikes rests with the President and Secretary of Defense rather than individual commanders. The hosts criticize Congress for failing to assert its constitutional authority over war-making. They argue that the legislative branch has effectively handed over its responsibilities to the executive branch.
Christopher Alberg of Recorded Future discusses the evolution of warfare in Ukraine, where "little green men" (special forces) operate alongside digital information operations. The discussion explores the transition from psychological operations to "kinetic" activities that have real-world physical consequences.
