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STRAT

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

STRAT – Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, is a forum with a preparedness mindset. Mitigating risks, creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats, and understanding the objectives of a Business Continuity Plan. This is the podcast for leaders who are committed to being prepared. The program is hosted by retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer and investment banker Mark Mansfield.

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All Episodes

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STRAT | Week of December 2, 2024 | Russia's Strategic...

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2024/12/02

Russia's Strategic Dilemma: War or Peace?This week on STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer (LtCol) delivers a thorough strategic assessment of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and Russia's mounting challenges. Kempfer delves into Vladimir Putin's primary motivation to maintain power, the increasing pressure on Russia's war economy, and the complexities of hybrid warfare that Russia is subtly deploying across Europe. He explains how maintaining a war economy might actually be easier

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STRAT | Week of November 25, 2024 | Revolutionizing...

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2024/11/25

The latest installment of STRAT, hosted by retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer, dives deep into the complexities of global strategic risk assessment, focusing on significant developments in military operations and geopolitical tensions. The discussion begins with an analysis of Ukraine’s evolving military capabilities, particularly the recent U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, which can strike targets deep within Russian territory. Kempfer elaborates on the

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STRAT with LtCol. Hal Kempfer | Understanding Current...

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2024/11/17

Join this engaging STRAT discussion as retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer delves into the strategic complexities of ongoing global conflicts. The episode covers the intense military situation between Ukraine and Russia, examining the heavy toll the conflict is taking on both nations. Explore how manpower and ammunition shortages challenge Ukraine, while Russia incurs high costs despite its progress. The conversation also touches on peace negotiations, which might lean towards favoring

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STRAT | Week of November 11, 2024

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2024/11/11

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer delves into the complex web of geopolitical tensions following a significant U.S. election. Kempfer explores the potential implications of Trump’s return to power, particularly in relation to Iran's assassination plots against him and the broader impact on global alliances. Kempfer analyzes Russia's increasing dependency on Iranian resources amid an ongoing dependency on U.S.-Israel relations, further complicating

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STRAT | Geopolitical Tensions Impacting Global...

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2024/11/04

Dive into the intricate dynamics of the Middle East in this compelling episode of STRAT, where retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer, dissects the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Through a detailed analysis, Kempfer sheds light on Hezbollah's operational challenges, Israel's strategic military responses, and how these developments threaten global oil markets and international supply chains. By exploring Iran's rhetorical versus operational capabilities and highlighting

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STRAT with Hal Kempfer | In-depth Analysis of Global...

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2024/10/27

In this gripping episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer, retired Lieutenant Colonel and Marine Intelligence Officer, we delve deep into the recent geopolitical tensions that are shaping the current global landscape. Hal provides a detailed strategic risk assessment of Israel's military responses to Iranian aggressions, interpreting the implications of these decapitation strikes and Iran's potential counteractions. Shifting focus, he analyzes the battleground dynamics in Ukraine and the unexpected

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STRAT - Strategic Risk Assessment Talk: Global...

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2024/10/20

Strategic Risk Assessment Talk delves into the complex geopolitical landscape, focusing on the evolving situation in Ukraine as North Korean troops are reported to be aiding Russian forces. Host Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine intelligence officer, provides a deep analysis of the implications of North Korea's involvement, including the potential impact on regional stability and the dynamics of the ongoing conflict. Kempfer highlights the psychological and operational characteristics of North Korean

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Iran's Role in Modern Warfare; The Future of...

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2024/10/13

In this episode of Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, Retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer, discusses the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, particularly focusing on the role of Iran and its proxies. He reflects on the legacy of his late co-host Mark Mansfield, before delving into the complexities of the Israel-Iran dynamic, the implications of missile attacks, and Israel's potential military responses. The conversation also touches on regional politics involving the UAE and Saudi

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Hal Kempfer Returns: Analyzing Global Risks and...

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2024/10/06

The reboot of the Strategic Risk Assessment Talk podcast kicks off with Hal Kempfer reflecting on the profound impact of his late co-host, Mark Mansfield, who passed away unexpectedly at Christmas. Hal honors Mark's legacy while navigating the complexities of global conflicts, starting with an urgent discussion on the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly Israel's ongoing confrontations with Iranian-backed forces. The episode delves into the geopolitical implications of these

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STRAT | M&A - STRAT PLANNING PARADIGM

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2024/01/15

With great sadness, this is the last STRAT podcast that Mark Mansfield recorded.On Christmas morning, he sadly passed away, and while his cause of death is currently unknown, his zest for life, always curious mind, great wit, and profound intellect lives on, and his legacy and presence in these numerous STRAT podcasts is something all of us cherish as we mourn his passing.In the world of Mergers and Acquisition (M&A), we see three legs to a successful stool in what we call “The STRAT

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STRAT | IMPACT AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ESG

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2024/01/08

While not with controversy, far reaching regulatory pressure is here to stay and at a global scale. It will impact almost every business level and on so many yet-to-be-determined terms. The most prominent is ‘ESG’ - Environmental, Social, Governance Is a huge tent that is being defined as we speak but with massive social, business and macro-economic consequences. There will be an impact – NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE – across Operations / Supply Chains / and FINANCIAL MARKETS. DO YOU HAVE AN ESG

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STRAT | STRATEGIC SUPPLY MANUFACTURING - CHIP WARS

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2024/01/01

All STRAT listeners:It is with great sadness we must mention that this is one of the last podcasts recorded with my co-host, close friend and professional colleague Mark Mansfield. Unexpectedly and suddenly, Mark passed away on December 24th.We are all grappling with this enormous loss but are proud that we can still share his wisdom, insight, and great sense of humor once again.-Hal KempferOn this episode...Targeted/strategicdecoupling(also called de-risking) to areas of manufacturing and supply

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STRAT | Potential Election Scenarios - Impact Analysis

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2023/12/25

The world in 2024 will be exposed to over 70 elections, a record that will test the limits of legitimacy, as well as credibility, and will impact more than 40% of the planet’s population as well as 42% of Global GDP. This hyperactivity, on an already fractured multipolar geopolitical game board, will frame the nature of trade, security and financial stability for the next decade. Further, leadership pivotsare difficult in terms of anticipating policy continuity for climate change, global economics

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STRAT | Domestic Infrastructure Obstacles &...

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2023/12/18

The movement of goods and services - going to work, transporting raw materials as well as manufactured items, and providing predictable services in a harmonized fashion is critical to a solid economic culture and functional modern society. While the issue of "infrastructure" may seem to be an externality to most of us and something beyond our immediate control, it is essential to the success and even survival of our republic and global order- in which we are all stakeholders.The American Society of

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STRAT | Post-APEC and the USA vs China Relationship

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2023/12/11

The world’s top two economies are devolving, andthere is a desperate need to rebuild ties, both politically and economically with the rest of the world as stakeholders. To that point, a carefully orchestrated meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden at the APEC Summit was held on November 17 in San Francisco, and the world now wonders what difference it made. If China and the USA continue to separate, the global economy will fragment – and thiswill inevitably lead to slower growth and more

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STRAT | Society & Supply Shocks

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2023/12/04

On this episode of STRAT, Mark Mansfield and Hal Kempfer tackle the issue of a fragmenting world order, where relative influence and leadership is shifting rapidly and framed by a US and China bilateral relationship tilting towards conflict. They look at various potential scenarios:•There is no scenario where the US and China becomefullycooperative.•Most nations’ cost-benefit analysis’ support a world order where US leadership remains preferable to China or other non-aligned players.•The extremes of

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STRAT | Renewables – Myth, Money & Hope

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2023/11/27

Co-Hosts Hal Kempfer and Mark Mansfield have returned from a Thanksgiving Break to get back to the reality of what forces and externalities are driving business decisions. On this episode of STRAT, they examine the overarching concern about climate change and renewables. It is real and it deserves focused analysis. They make it clear that there is a need for a reality wrapper on the unbridled enthusiasm that is creating a gap between goals and realistic milestones. There is a lot to unpack in terms

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STRAT | Dollar Digitization - Friend or Foe For...

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2023/11/13

There is no question that the US dollar’s position of being the Global Reserve Currency provides unparalleled strength as well as flexibility in borrowing. Some may argue, especially during this election cycle, there is too much flexibility. Mark Mansfield and Hal Kempfer take on this critical currency discussion, looking at opportunities and peril in our modern age, and all of it aimed at preparedness on this episode of STRAT.The US dollar dominance and its preservation has become a principal

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STRAT | Mitigation and Prevention of a Rising Tide of...

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2023/11/06

There is a rising tide of terror in and environment where the events of October 7, 2023 changed everything. Co-hosts Mark Mansfield and Hal Kempfer discuss this and how to effectively mitigate and prevent these risks to maintain optimal business continuity on this episode of STRAT. They reference a long history of successful terrorism prevention efforts including one with unprecedented achievement in stopping deadly attacks on the U.S. West Coast. Further, they detail how a larger post-9/11 focus in

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STRAT | Strategic Business Implications of the War In...

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2023/10/30

Hosts Mark Mansfield and Hal Kempfer discuss a conflict that could potentially upend global supply chains and spur enormous prices shocks here at home.Beyond the enormous human tragedy of October 7thand now the grueling military campaign in Gaza, lies how this conflict can affect the War in Ukraine and the hegemonic “ascendancy” of China.Could China see this as an opportunity for military action in the South China Sea threatening the critical supply of Taiwan chip manufacturing and pulling the US

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