
At The Boundary
Global and National Security Institute
“At the Boundary” is going to feature global and national strategy insights that we think our fans will want to know about. That could mean live interviews, engagements with distinguished thought leaders, conference highlights, and more. It will pull in a broad array of government, industry, and academic partners, ensuring we don’t produce a dull uniformity of ideas. It will also be a platform to showcase all the great things going on with GNSI, our partners, and USF.
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The Iraq War Through the Eyes of Task Force Lion
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02/17/25 • 55 min
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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Seth Folsom joins “At the Boundary” to discuss his new book, "Nothing Here Worth Dying For," a gripping account of leading Task Force Lion in Iraq. He explores trust, adaptability, and leadership in combat, as well as the challenges of balancing professional conflicts with personal bonds.
This episode dives into the evolution of warfare, the power of relationships in conflict zones, and the lasting impact of command.
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Links from the episode:
• GNSI Tampa Summit 5 Conference Registration
• North Korea, Nuclear Threats & the Fight for a Unification Video
• Cambridge University Student Program
• “Nothing Here Worth Dying For: Task Force Lion in Iraq" by Seth Folsom
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Dr. Vali Nasr and Dr. Mohsen Milani, Two of the World's Foremost Iran Experts Fireside Chat at GNSI Policy Dialogues
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04/22/24 • 47 min
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As part of our Policy Dialogues series of events, GNSI gathered some of the world's foremost experts on Iran for a recent conference: The Iran Enigma: Navigating Strategy and Security.
Two of those leading scholars, Drs. Vali Nasr and Mohsen Milani, participated in a thought-provoking Fireside Chat as one of the highlights of the conference. Nasr is the Majid Khadduri Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University. Milani is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies at the University of South Florida.
Episode Links:
- Fireside Chat with Dr. Vali Nasr and Dr. Mohsen Milani Link
- General (Ret) Frank McKenzie Media Appearances Link
- What's Really Happening? Video Podcast Link
- GNSI Policy Dialogues: Endangered Freedoms Link
We hope you enjoy today's podcast.
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Fireside Chat (Part 1)Featuring the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen and General (Ret) Frank McKenzie
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04/01/24 • 28 min
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Artificial Intelligence is a hot-button issue - perhaps the hot-button issue - around the world today. AI was the focus of our recently completed GNSI Tampa Summit 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic Competition.
A highly anticipated segment of the conference was the Fireside Chat on Day 1, featuring the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen and retired U.S. Marine Corps General, Frank McKenzie. Nielsen is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and was recently named to the Board of Directors for D-Wave Quantum, Inc. McKenzie is the Executive Director of GNSI and the former commander of U.S. Central Command.
The conversation was dynamic and deep; so much so, in fact, we've broken the conversation into two parts. Part 1 is in this episode of At the Boundary (episode 19). The second half of the chat will be featured in a special, bonus episode of ATB (episode 20), dropping tomorrow.
Watch the video version of this Fireside Chat.
Register for Policy Dialogues: The Iran Enigma on April 10, 2024
Register for Policy Dialogues: Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North American on May 15, 2024
We hope you enjoy the episode.
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At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

A Discussion of Russia's Illegal Invasion of Ukraine with GNSI Strategy and Research Manager, Tad Schnaufer II, PhD
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02/19/24 • 34 min
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In Episode 14 of “At the Boundary,” we recognize the two-year anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022. Actually, as we learn in this episode, a strong case can be made that this is the 10th anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
We also discuss a recent Guest Essay written by GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, for the New York Times. In that essay, titled “It’s Not Time for Our Troops to Leave the Middle East,” McKenzie lays out his position: We waited too long to respond to the many attacks by #Iranian backed proxy militias and we must now respond more aggressively to re-establish deterrence against Iran and those proxy groups like #Hezbollah and
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

TikTok’s Data Security Censorship and Predatory Business Practices: Update with Creator Tom Waters
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02/12/24 • 23 min
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At the first GNSI Tampa Summit, Tom Waters, the Assistant Director of Startups and Business Development at the USF Technology Transfer Office, presented a compelling case as to why one of the world's most popular social media apps, TikTok, has leaped to #1 on the U.S. Most Wanted List and has drawn the ire of the U.S. government. TikTok, and its Chinese parent company ByteDance, are under investigation by the U.S. Senate for predatory business practices.
Since that presentation in March of 2023, Waters has given that presentation at venues around the country. And he's updated it along the way, as new developments continue to happen to TikTok, in particular, and social media in general. He joins At the Boundary to address what's happened with TikTok in the last 15 months.
Tom Waters is the Assistant Director of Start Ups and Business Development at the USF Technology Transfer Office, part of USF Research and Innovation.
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At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

07/29/24 • 53 min
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Award-winning journalist and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, Negar Mortazavi, joins host Jim Cardoso on "At the Boundary" this week. They delve into the recent election of Iran's new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, and explore the political landscape following the death of former President Ibrahim Raisi. Discover insights into the unexpected election of a reformist candidate and intel about a potential Iranian plot targeting high-ranking American officials.
Negar Mortazavi, also the editor and host of "The Iran Podcast," offers expert analysis on Iranian politics, society, and culture. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the current state of Iran and its global implications.
• Click HERE to check out Negar Mortazavi’s podcast
Links to more GNSI content:
• Why "Zero Sum" Thinking Fails in National Security with author Dr. Chris Kolenda
• Retired General Frank McKenzie: “The Melting Point"
• “The Melting Point” Book Launch Event at the Tampa Club
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

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Amy Mitchell, a former senior advisor to the Office of Global Women’s Issues for the U.S. State Department, joins At the Boundary for an in-depth discussion on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), uses secret police stations all over the world to surveil, coerce, and assault targeted individuals from speaking out against its communist doctrine. And that includes inside the United States.
Mitchell will be a featured guest at our upcoming GNSI Policy Dialogues event, Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America. The day will be filled with difficult but necessary conversations about the repression tactics practiced by dozens of countries around the world, most notably China as it targets Uyghur, Tibetan and Hong Kong populations everywhere, including those living in the United States.
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

CDAO for the Dept of Defense Craig Martell Discusses Artificial Intelligence with USF Professor John Licato (Part 1)
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04/08/24 • 41 min
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Dr. Craig Martell, former technology executive at Lyft and Dropbox, and the first Chief Development and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of Defense, is one of the world's leading experts on artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models. His keynote address at GNSI Tampa Summit 3 was such a roaring success, we wanted to connect with him again. He agreed and, on his last day as the head of CDAO, spent some time with us and USF Professor John Licago, the founder of the university's Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning (AMHR) Lab.
We're breaking the conversation into two episodes. Today is Part 1.
We hope you enjoy the podcast.
Episode Links:
Dr. Craig Martel's Keynote Address at GNSI Tampa Summit 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic Competition
GNSI Tampa Summit 3 YouTube Playlist
Dr. John Licato's Panel at GNSI Tampa Summit 3: Applying Artificial Intelligence in Industry
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Fireside Chat (Part 2) Featuring the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen and General (Ret) Frank McKenzie
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04/02/24 • 31 min
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Artificial Intelligence is a hot-button issue - perhaps the hot-button issue - around the world today. AI was the focus of our recently completed GNSI Tampa Summit 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic Competition.
A highly anticipated segment of the conference was the Fireside Chat on Day 1, featuring the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen and retired U.S. Marine Corps General, Frank McKenzie. Nielsen is the former Secretary of Homeland Security and was recently named to the Board of Directors for D-Wave Quantum, Inc. McKenzie is the Executive Director of GNSI and the former commander of U.S. Central Command.
The conversation was dynamic and deep; so much so, in fact, we've broken the conversation into two parts. Part 2 is in this episode of At the Boundary (episode 20). The first half of the chat dropped yesterday in the regular, weekly episode of ATB (episode 19).
Watch the video version of this Fireside Chat.
Register for Policy Dialogues: The Iran Enigma on April 10, 2024
Register for Policy Dialogues: Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North American on May 15, 2024
We hope you enjoy the episode.
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At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.

Mystery Drones Invading U.S. Skies
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01/27/25 • 44 min
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Explore the enigma of mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey and across major U.S. cities, including sightings over FAA-regulated airspace and military bases. These incidents, investigated at the directive of President Trump, have sparked concerns about national security, the intentions of unidentified pilots, and the military's capability to counter potential threats. Join returning guest Caitlin Lee, Director of Acquisition and Technology Policy at the RAND Corporation, as she delves into compelling theories, cutting-edge drone technology, and the broader implications for airspace security and policy strategy both in the United States and in the Russian – Ukraine War. Stay informed on this gripping topic that lies at the boundary of defense, technology, and national security policy.
Links from the episode:
• GNSI's "The Russia-Ukraine War: Lessons for Future Conflicts" Summit
• Dr. Guido Rossi’s article about the military recruiting crisis
At the Boundary from the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, features global and national security issues we’ve found to be insightful, intriguing, fascinating, maybe controversial, but overall just worth talking about.
A "boundary" is a place, either literal or figurative, where two forces exist in close proximity to each other. Sometimes that boundary is in a state of harmony. More often than not, that boundary has a bit of chaos baked in. The Global and National Security Institute will live on the boundary of security policy and technology and that's where this podcast will focus.
The mission of GNSI is to provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges for decision-makers at the local, state, national and global levels. We hope you enjoy At the Boundary.
Look for our other publications and products on our website publications page.
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How many episodes does At The Boundary have?
At The Boundary currently has 74 episodes available.
What topics does At The Boundary cover?
The podcast is about News, Policy, Middle East, Intelligence, Podcasts, Technology, Strategy, National Security, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on At The Boundary?
The episode title 'Author Barbara Slavin Gives Insight Into Her Book “Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation.”' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on At The Boundary?
The average episode length on At The Boundary is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of At The Boundary released?
Episodes of At The Boundary are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of At The Boundary?
The first episode of At The Boundary was released on Nov 6, 2023.
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