The Big Stick

The Failure in Afghanistan ft. Jerry Dunleavy

In this episode, I'm joined by author, journalist, and former House Foreign Affairs Committee investigator Jerry Dunleavy to discuss his work investigating the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Be sure to follow him on twitter @JerryDunleavy [https://x.com/JerryDunleavy] or check out his book, Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, which you can purchase here: https://a.co/d/dnw2kar [https://www.amazon.com/Kabul-Untold-Bidens-American-Warriors/dp/1546005307] Show links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBigStick [https://twitter.com/TheBigStick] Substack - thebigstick.substack.com [www.thebigstick.substack.com] YouTube - youtube.com/@thebigstick [https://www.youtube.com/@bigstickradio]

Getting Real on China, ft. Elbridge Colby

In this episode, I'm joined by Elbridge Colby, the architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy and one of the boldest voices in the national security policy making world. We discuss the crucial shift in U.S. defense policies to counter China's global ascent, historical oversights on China's ambitions, and "feels vs. reals" foreign policy.

Wanted in Russia, ft. Tom Rogan

In this episode, I'm joined by my old friend Tom Rogan, a columnist with the Washington Examiner, who was recently accused of terrorism in Russia for simply writing an article about the war. We discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the future of TikTok, and what makes America a special place.

How to Win the New Cold War, ft. Matthew Kroenig & Dan Negrea

This episode features a conversation with Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea, authors of 'We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War,' discussing the ideological and strategic crossroads faced by the U.S. and China. The authors argue for a comprehensive Republican foreign policy to combat perceived threats from China, drawing parallels between the ideologies of the Trump and Reagan administrations. They emphasize the need for increased defense spending, stronger alliances, and a strategic approach to deterrence, highlighting the ideological battle between democracy and authoritarianism as central to winning this new Cold War. 00:00 The New Cold War: U.S. vs. China 00:34 Introducing the Authors and Their Vision 01:28 The Motivation Behind 'We Win, They Lose' 02:51 Defining the New Cold War and Its Stakes 03:30 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War 04:59 The Personal Histories Shaping Policy Perspectives 05:59 The Global Threat Landscape and the New Axis of Evil 07:58 The Importance of Information Warfare 08:29 Revisiting the Cold War and Its Modern Implications 10:39 The Role of Nuclear Weapons and Strategic Deterrence 10:46 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War 11:19 The Comprehensive Approach to National Security 12:35 The Importance of National Security Voices 13:21 Understanding and Addressing the New Cold War 22:40 The Ideological Battle: Authoritarianism vs. Democracy 32:12 The Role of Allies and Defense Spending in the New Cold War 40:19 Winning the New Cold War: Strategies and Priorities 49:55 Advice for the Next Generation of National Security Experts 52:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find the Book

Greetings from Davos!

On this episode, we dive into the happenings at the World Economic Forum, the new, new operation against the Houthis in Yemen, and Vladimir Putin's scheme to retake Alaska. PLUS a special exclusive interview with our new AI reporter, Oliver! Substack: https://thebigstick.substack.com/ [https://thebigstick.substack.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzgETl4_5rndkoJu4DckZA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzgETl4_5rndkoJu4DckZA] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBigStick [https://twitter.com/TheBigStick]