Intelligence Matters: The Relaunch

🚨 New Episode Alert: Antarctica as the next frontier in great power competition? On the latest episode of #IntelligenceMatters, Andrew Makridis speaks with former State Department senior advisor William Muntean about how the frozen continent is becoming a strategic chessboard. Bill shares insights on leading inspections under the 1959 Antarctic Treaty to ensure compliance by Russia and China and discusses how climate change and resource scarcity are shifting global geopolitics. 🎧 Listen to the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ghmVfa3X

🎧 New Episode Alert: This week on #IntelligenceMatters, Andy speaks with Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of Scale AI, to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and its implications for national security. Alex—recognized by Forbes as the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at age 25—breaks down the three foundational pillars of AI: data, compute, and algorithms. He shares how advancements in these areas are transforming the AI landscape and discusses the challenges posed by adversaries leveraging AI to create new national security threats. Tune in to hear Alex’s insights on the guardrails needed to guide AI development responsibly. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eUTd-DVU

🎙 🚨 New Episode Alert: This week, Andy talks with Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and former CTO of CrowdStrike, and now Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator. Dmitri is one of the foremost voices in cybersecurity and national security strategy and author of the new book, World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century. In this episode, Dmitri examines the digital threats reshaping national security—from state-sponsored cyberattacks to the U.S.-China tech rivalry. He shares insights on America's cyber readiness, the strategic importance of Taiwan, and how AI is revolutionizing the battlefield. #CyberSecurity #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceMatters #Podcast #DigitalThreats #USChinaRelations #AI 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ewGMVAXD

🚨 On today's episode of #IntelligenceMatters, Andy revisits his conversation with Tufts University economic historian Chris Miller, author of the bestselling book "Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology." Chris discusses the high-stakes race for global dominance in semiconductor development and manufacturing. He reveals the fragile and complex nature of the semiconductor supply chain, highlighting the geopolitical vulnerabilities involved in their production and explaining why they are essential to U.S. national security. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eMZnNeev

I so enjoyed joining Andy and Michael for this around the world episode of Intelligence Matters. I hope you enjoy it. I feel like I left out a lot in the Axis of Upheaval, as my friends at CNAS call the collaboration between CH, Rus, NK, and Iran, particularly China’s provision of technology and weapons-related systems to the others. The solid fuel mixers that Israel just destroyed in Iran came from China, for example. If you want a really expert, deep discussion of the significance and shortcomings of this grouping, check out my friends Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jennifer Kavanagh on one of my favorite podcasts, CFR’s The president’s Inbox (AFTER Intelligence Matters Relaunch, of course!) https://lnkd.in/g3vWYZqW Happy Listening!

🚨 New Episode Alert: In this week’s episode, hosts Michael Morell and Andrew Makridis sit down with Beth Sanner, former #CIA analyst and Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration. Together, they dive into the national security challenges awaiting the next U.S. president—complex dynamics between #Russia, #China, #Iran, and #NorthKorea; rising tensions in the South China Sea; and the ongoing conflict in #Ukraine. Beth shares insights on how these geopolitical shifts impact global stability and the intersection of cyber and geopolitical threats. 🎧 Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gvBMu6zb

New Episode Alert 🚨: In this week’s Intelligence Matters, Andy talks with Dr. Christine (Chris) Michienzi, former Senior Technology Advisor to the Pentagon, about the national security risks posed by vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains for essential defense materials. Dr. Michienzi outlines China’s stronghold over critical minerals used in defense hardware—from electronics and satellites to weapons systems—and shares strategies to enhance U.S. production and reinforce international partnerships. 🎙Tune in for this timely discussion on safeguarding national security through supply chain resilience: https://lnkd.in/eUUKkEMB #IntelligenceMatters #NationalSecurity #SupplyChain #Defense #Podcast

🚨 New Episode Alert: In this week's episode of Intelligence Matters, Michael Morell is joined by former National Counterterrorism Center Director Christy Abizaid. Christy shares insights from her journey in the intelligence community, discussing the evolution of her career, the importance of integrity and objectivity, and the role of intelligence in shaping policy. She also reflects on the challenges of navigating crises and the lessons learned from being present in key decision-making moments. #IntelligenceMatters Tune in to hear Christy’s unique perspective on both sides of the intelligence and policy divide. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eCHKvX8b

🚨 New Episode Alert: On this week’s Intelligence Matters, Michael Morell talks with former CIA Deputy Chief of Staff Nick Shapiro, former Deputy Director of CIA for Science and Technology Dawn Meyerriecks, and former Director of the Special Activities Center Brian Carbaugh about their new class on "MasterClass: The Art of Intelligence." Together, they share real-life experiences and lessons learned in leadership, critical thinking, and risk management, offering a new and engaging look into the world of intelligence. Tune in to hear about their journey creating this unique class on MasterClass! https://lnkd.in/eQJG8zTF

🚨 New Episode Alert: In this week’s episode of Intelligence Matters, co-host Andrew Makridis speaks with Matthew F. McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., about the new global threat of weaponized cell engineering. Matt highlights the need for a comprehensive global monitoring and early detection system, international cooperation, and a unified defense strategy to counter biological events—whether accidental or intentional. #Biosecurity #NationalSecurity #BiologicalThreats #IntelligenceMatters Don’t miss this timely conversation on the future of biosecurity. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eDCNUpqT