Pre-Thanksgiving Free for All
Summary In this episode of Midrats, Sal and Mark discuss various aspects of national security, including military deployments, the influence of drug cartels, and the geopolitical dynamics in South America. They delve into the implications of China’s growing presence in the Western Hemisphere and the challenges posed by information warfare. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations surrounding military orders and reflects on the representation of military experiences in media, particularly in relation to the Vietnam War. Show Links The Last 600 Meters Does Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D NH) really have your back? NORK labor to Russia to build drones Nauru President visits PRC Corbett, China, and Counterintelligence The Navy’s new unmanned acquisition office Tactical quantum Small Wars Journal on the Future Fight Chapters 00:00: Welcome and Thanksgiving Reflections 02:11: Military Deployments and National Security 04:41: Venezuela and Drug Cartels 10:47: South America: Political Dynamics and Security 12:54: China’s Influence in the Western Hemisphere 20:31: Information Warfare and Disinformation 25:59: China’s Global Relationships and Military Strategy 30:03: The Role of Smaller Nations in Global Security 35:05: Technological Challenges in Modern Warfare 48:25: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Military Orders 01:00:34: Reflections on Vietnam and Military Representation