Ep. 04 Threats abroad AND at home

In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss the geopolitical threats that intersect America’s interests, continue to focus on the intersection of China, cyber, and AI, this time with a more human dimension, and finish up with a look at the recent efforts to at best undermine and at worst destroy America’s institutions that underpin our security.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction to Understandable Insights

01:13 Back-to-School Memories

03:02 Geopolitical Romp Around the World: Russia and Ukraine

06:58 Geopolitical Romp Around the World:  Israel and Gaza

10:46 Geopolitical Romp Around the World:  Taiwan and China

16:03 China's Cyber Hacking and Zero Trust

29:36 The Impact of Political Decisions on Civil Service

41:04 Predictions and Scoreboard

Links: 

CFR: U.S.-Taiwan Relations in a New Era

Work with Sue Gordon: Solutions

Learn more about Sue Gordon: Official Biography of Sue Gordon

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