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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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All Episodes

41:16

The History of American Intelligence — Jeff Rogg on...

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2025/06/30

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Senior Director Jim Cardoso speaks with Dr. Jeff Rogg, Senior Research Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute, about his new book The Spy in the State: The History of American Intelligence. Drawing on both history and current events, they explore the enduring coordination struggles in the U.S. intelligence community, tensions between executive and legislative oversight, and how the balance b...

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28:17

SPECIAL EPISODE Iran's Breaking Point: Missiles,...

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2025/06/26

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this urgent special episode of At the Boundary, GNSI Research Fellow Dr. Arman Mahmoudian offers in-depth, real-time analysis of the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, which has now drawn in the United States. Following a U.S. and Israeli joint strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has shifted dramatically. Mahmoudian breaks down the consequences of the precision bombing campaign,...

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42:44

Could the U.S. Bring Back the Draft?

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2025/06/23

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! It’s been over 50 years since the U.S. transitioned to an all-volunteer military force. But with rising threats from China, the demands of modern warfare, and persistent recruiting shortfalls, is it time to ask the unthinkable: Could the draft return? In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Dr. Guido Rossi sits down with Katherine Kuzminski, Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), to explore whether the U....

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32:54

Can Deep Sea Mining Meet the World’s Critical Mineral...

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2025/06/16

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Found over 4,000 meters below the ocean’s surface, polymetallic nodules may hold the key to powering the future. In this episode, Dr. Mark Luther, Director of the Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Lab at USF and President Elect of the International Marine Mineral Society, joins us to explore how deep seabed mining could help meet global demand for critical minerals like cobalt, manganese, and iron. What is deep seabed mining, and how does it compa...

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25:36

Cybersecurity Without Borders: USA and France

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2025/06/09

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, Dr. Nicolas Sabouret of the University of Paris-Saclay joins GNSI’s Dr. Tad Schnaufer to preview the upcoming Transatlantic Forum on Cybersecurity. Together, they explore how France and the U.S. approach cybersecurity—from technical expertise in cryptography and networks to the policy implications of securing national infrastructure. It’s a candid, international look at cybersecurity education, research, and c...

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37:18

From Deep Sea to Deep Policy: What's Fueling the...

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2025/06/02

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman sits down with Milo McBride of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to explore one of the most consequential issues in global security today: the race for critical minerals and the future of energy transition. From solar and battery innovation to deep sea mining and friendshoring strategies, this conversation breaks down how access to rare earth elements, lithium, and other esse...

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36:50

The Coalition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Can’t Afford...

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2025/05/26

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this Memorial Day edition of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Colonel Allan Peterson, the Danish senior national representative to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the new chairman of its 35-nation military coalition. Based in Tampa, Florida, this enduring coalition was born out of the post-9/11 fight against terrorism—but its mission has since evolved dramatically. Colonel Peterson offers a rare insider’s look at how partne...

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39:44

Battlefield Medical Lessons from Ukraine: Adapting to...

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2025/05/16

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Description: In this episode of At the Boundary, GNSI’s Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Tracey Pérez Koehlmoos—Director of the Center for Health Services Research and Doctoral Programs in Preventive Medicine & Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University—to explore how lessons from the Ukraine war are reshaping U.S. battlefield medicine. From the death of the "Golden Hour" to the rise of drone evacuations and mobile surgical units, thi...

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37:27

The 5 Signs a Nation Is Headed Toward Collapse

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2025/05/12

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, GNSI's Glenn Beckmann hosts a conversation with Dr. Chris Mason—retired U.S. Army War College professor—about a major new research project on internal conflict, now based at the University of South Florida. Dr. Mason shares insights from over 150 case studies and outlines five key factors that help predict when governments fail. He’s joined by Dr. Rob Burell, GNSI’s expert in resistance and resiliency, along with two students fr...

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39:05

From Battlefield to Battery: The Critical Mineral...

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2025/05/05

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, guest host GNSI publications coordinator Heather Ward speaks with Dr. Vlado Vivoda of the University of Queensland to explore the strategic role of critical minerals in modern technology, clean energy, and national security. Dr. Vivoda explains why minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are vital to everything from EV batteries and smartphones to advanced defense technology. The discuss...

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36:25

Iran’s Axis of Resistance: Can It Shift the Balance...

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2025/04/28

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, host Jim Cardoso sits down with Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to introduce a major new research initiative from the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida: Axis of Resistance. The conversation explores Iran’s growing influence across the Middle East through its network of proxies in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and beyond. Mahmoudian provides historical context for Iran’s regional st...

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47:33

The Hidden Risks of a Ukraine Ceasefire

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2025/04/21

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war, and how should the U.S. respond? In this episode of At the Boundary, we listen in on a critical conversation between Dr. Arman Mahmudian, GNSI Research Fellow, and David Kramer, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute. Together, they examine the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, explore the political landscape, and assess the potential for a ceasefire. Kramer outlines Russia’s continu...

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34:01

Is Yemen Losing the War Against the Houthis?

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2025/04/18

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! In this episode of At the Boundary, guest Nadwa Al-Dawsari, a Yemen expert of the Middle East Institute, joins GNSI’s own Dr. Armand Mahmoudian to unpack the rise of the Houthis and their growing impact on regional and global security. The conversation explores the Houthis' ideological roots, inspired by the Iranian Revolution, and their strategic objectives—from dominating Yemen to targeting holy sites and calling for the destruction of Israel....

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37:43

Are U.S. Sanctions Helping the Enemy?

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2025/04/14

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! How effective are economic sanctions in shaping global behavior—and what happens when they backfire? In this episode of the At the Boundary podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by Dr. Zachary Selden, a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy and economic sanctions from the University of Florida. Together, they explore the evolving role of sanctions in diplomacy and global security, using both historical and current examples to examine when sanction...

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54:28

Why NATO Can’t Afford to Ignore Africa: The Key to...

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2025/04/07

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! What role should NATO play in today’s security landscape—and how do regions like Africa factor into long-term strategy? In this episode of the "At the Boundary" podcast, host Jim Cardoso is joined by retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Kirk Smith to explore evolving priorities in national security and defense cooperation. The conversation covers NATO’s post-counterterrorism role, the shifting dynamics of the transatlantic relationship, and...

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39:10

AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: How Hackers Are Exploiting...

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2025/03/31

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, but human error remains the biggest vulnerability. In this episode of At the Boundary, Joe Blankenship, Chief Data Officer at Certus Core, unpacks the latest AI-driven threats, from phishing and malware to supply chain security risks. 🔎 What you’ll learn: How AI is weaponizing cyber threats like phishing and malwareWhy human error is still the biggest cybersecurity riskThe role of blockchain in securing

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50:14

Inside the Secret World of the Five Eyes: A...

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2025/03/24

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Award-winning documentary producer and investigative journalist Richard Kerbaj joins Dr. David Oakley at the University of South Florida to discuss the intricate history of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Kerbaj, renowned for his BAFTA-winning documentary My Son, the Jihadi and his recent television work on Litvinenko, provides a deep dive into his latest book, The Secret History of the Five Eyes: The Untold Story of the International Spy N...

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48:22

Why Shifting Focus from Europe to China Could...

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2025/03/17

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! Can the U.S. afford to shift its focus to China while Russia remains a threat? Following the GNSI Summit on the Russian-Ukraine War, experts break down why abandoning Europe could be a serious mistake—and how Russian and Chinese aggression are more connected than you think. Maintaining a strong military presence in Europe isn’t just about defending allies—it’s about global stability. The conversation explores why the U.S. must strike a balance b...

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39:45

Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Threats & Opportunities

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2025/03/10

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Computing—A Must-Listen Episode! 🤖💡 Professor John Licato joins guest host Glenn Beckmann on the "At the Boundary" podcast to discuss groundbreaking AI advancements and the launch of USF’s new College of AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing. Dr. Licato breaks down the impact of AI models like DeepSea and Lucy, the growing potential of quantum computing, and the critical work of Actualization AI in ensuring

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58:25

From Classroom to War Room: Future Leaders on the...

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2025/03/03

Text the ATB Team! We'd love to hear from you! This episode of “At the Boundary” dives deep into the Russia-Ukraine war with students from the Future Strategist Program (FSP) at the University of South Florida. This roundtable discussion unpacks the impact of unmanned drones, the shifting global order, and Ukraine’s unexpected resilience. The conversation explores Putin’s miscalculations, NATO’s evolving role, and the broader implications for international relations. What can the U.S. ...

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