The N3SP Podcast is a series of conversations on national security topics and careers with experts from universities, government organizations, and the private sector which are part of the overall National Security Strategic Studies Partnership. As a Disclaimer, please keep in mind that nothing in the discussion should be interpreted to represent any governmental, academic, or commercial entity mentioned therein.
Each episode concludes with the guest answering “the Question” which is: “in your opinion, what development or trend in international relations, domestic politics, technology, economics, or culture will have the greatest impact on national security in the next five years.”
Episode 10, “Cislunar Security,” a conversation with Charlie Crouse
Charlie Crouse returns to the podcast to discuss the topic of Cislunar security. Charlie recently joined True Anomaly having previously served at Lockheed Martin in Denver Colorado for several years following active duty in the Air Force.
Episode 09, “Working with Artificial Intelligence,” a conversation with Major Melissa McLain
Major Melissa McLain an Intermediate Level Education fellow at the Air Force Academy’s Institute for Future Conflict, discusses her research on the use of Artificial Intelligence as part of Human-Agent-Teaming (HAT), including the use of horses to teach cadets how to work more effectively with AI systems.
Episode 08, “Space Security as a Career Field,” a conversation with Charlie Crouse
Charlie Crouse discusses his experience working with space systems beginning as an Air Force officer who changed career paths from military service to the private sector. He recently joined True Anomaly having previously served at Lockheed Martin in Denver Colorado for several years. Charlie’s experience is particularly relevant to students, cadets and other young professionals considering ways to relate their interest in space to their future work (and work/life balance).
Episode 07, “Using Games to Teach National Security,” a conversation with Dr. James Fielder
Dr. James Fielder is a retired Air Force officer now teaching at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. His research explores using tabletop exercises and live action games to teach concepts ranging from trust at the interpersonal level to broader political processes including interstate warfare.
Episode 06, “Nuclear Command and Control and Strategic Stability,” a conversation with Dr. David Arceneaux
Dr. David Arceneaux, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently serving as the Rossetti Fellow for Future Conflict at the Air Force Academy discusses the importance of command and control structures on strategic stability.
Episode 05 “Politics, Culture, and Conflict,” a conversation with Dr. Mary Kate Schneider
Dr. Mary Kate Schneider, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Air Force Academy’s Department of Political Science, discusses the national security implications of political and cultural identities ranging from the Crow Indians of North America to a resurgence of tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.
Episode 04 “Nuclear Weapons and Contemporary National Security,” a conversation with Dr. Tyler Bowen.
Dr. Tyler Bowen, Stanton Visiting Scientist in the Air Force Academy’s Department of Political Science and Scowcroft Fellow with its Institute for National Security Studies discusses the continuing importance of nuclear weapons in today’s world as Russia makes threats as part of its armed diplomacy in the war against Ukraine and mainland China remains on track to dramatically expand its nuclear arsenal in the next several years.
Episode 03 “Observations on the War in Ukraine,” a Conversation with Dr. Tony Tingle
Episode 02 “Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve,” A conversation with Major Gary Davenport, USSF
US Space Force Major Gary Davenport, Intermediate Level Education fellow at the Institute for Future Conflict, discusses his research on the impact of a partnership between the Space Force and private industry modeled on the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
Episode 01 “Not with a bang, but a blinding.” A conversation with Madison Walker
