Ryan Evans sat down with an august panel of gentlemen and a gentlelady to discuss issues related to contemporary nuclear strategy. The guests:
- Elbridge Colby, Fellow, Center for a New American Security
- Thomas C. Moore, Defense Consultant and former Senior Professional Staff Member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee under then-Ranking Member Dick Lugar
- Stanley Orman, former British Defence official, our very own nuclear Yoda, and author of An Uncivil Civil Servant.
- William Rosenau, Senior Analyst with CNA Strategic Studies’ Center for Stability and Development
- Usha Sahay, Assistant Editor at War on the Rocks and Director of Digital Outreach at the Council for a Livable World
They discussed everything from Iran to submarines to the recent nuclear cheating scandal. Pour yourself a drink and have a listen.
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Pouring scotch was a great complement to this discussion.
I agree the discussion should be among all defense programs, but I would go beyond even defense programs. Much about how we do business requires consideration. Consider this piece by Jerry Pournelle, who worked on SDI and Thor (Rods from God): http://www.jerrypournelle.com/chaosmanor/nasa-the-iron-law-strikes-again/
I would like you to consider getting Jerry on the show; I find him friendly and open to conversation on a regular basis. He’s been through a lot in his old age and I think you’ll find him insightful and helpful to our general concerns.