https://NATDEF.podbean.com NATDEF delivers insightful and relevant discussions on pressing topics related to national security and the strategic environment for the students, alumni and stakeholders of National Defense University. The views expressed are that of the speakers and do not represent the official position of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:11:01 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18682647/NATDEFLOGO.jpg https://NATDEF.podbean.com 144 144 Disruptive Technology & the Future of Warfare, Discussion with Dr. James Giordano https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/disruptive-technology-the-future-of-warfare-discussion-with-dr-james-giordano/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/disruptive-technology-the-future-of-warfare-discussion-with-dr-james-giordano/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:11:01 -0300 NATDEF.podbean.com/ec0bfbe3-ee5b-36e7-8896-15ef2a76084e Dr. Giordano is a Distinguished Research Fellow for Biotechnology and AI at National Defense University. He is also Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington. See his official bio here:  https://inss.ndu.edu/Media/Biographies/Article-View/Article/4044640/james-giordano/

]]> Dr. Giordano is a Distinguished Research Fellow for Biotechnology and AI at National Defense University. He is also Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington. See his official bio here:  https://inss.ndu.edu/Media/Biographies/Article-View/Article/4044640/james-giordano/

]]> Dr. Giordano received a Ph.D. in biopsychology from the City University of New York, a Master of Arts in neuropsychology from Norwich University; a B.Sc. in physiological psychology from St. Peter’s College; completed post-doctoral training in neuropathology and toxicology at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, and is currently completing a D.Phil. in political philosophy of science at the East Bavaria Technical University-Regensburg, Germany. Dr. Giordano is a former Fulbright Fellow; an elected Fellow of the Hastings Center for Ethics; the European Academy of Science and Arts; and the Royal Society of Medicine (UK); and frequently lectures in German and Italian. Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 2401 9 full Discussion on Strategic Thinking and Leadership with Trinity K. Miller https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/discussion-on-strategic-thinking-and-leadership-with-trinity-k-miller/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/discussion-on-strategic-thinking-and-leadership-with-trinity-k-miller/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:48:03 -0300 NATDEF.podbean.com/341f677f-2b55-3115-bfa0-357429a6c1e6 During this interview, we gained insight into Eastern philosophy and explored how its core teachings, especially the Sanmitsu, can be leveraged by strategic leaders to cultivate deeper self-awareness, intentional decision-making, and elevated strategic thinking. Ms. Miller is an independent researcher who specializes in applied psychology. She earned her BA in Criminology and Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her MPS in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University. 

]]> During this interview, we gained insight into Eastern philosophy and explored how its core teachings, especially the Sanmitsu, can be leveraged by strategic leaders to cultivate deeper self-awareness, intentional decision-making, and elevated strategic thinking. Ms. Miller is an independent researcher who specializes in applied psychology. She earned her BA in Criminology and Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her MPS in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University. 

]]> Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 2214 8 full Influence Warfare with Dr. Howard Gambrill Clark, CIC Concentration at National Defense University https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/influence-warfare-with-dr-howard-gambrill-clark-cic-concentration-at-national-defense-university/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/influence-warfare-with-dr-howard-gambrill-clark-cic-concentration-at-national-defense-university/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:25:13 -0300 NATDEF.podbean.com/65157a7c-1472-316d-a301-805c66411ab0 NATDEF interview with Dr. Howard Gambrill Clark, CIC, NDU's Association Professor and Director of the CIC concentration "Influence Warfare".

]]> NATDEF interview with Dr. Howard Gambrill Clark, CIC, NDU's Association Professor and Director of the CIC concentration "Influence Warfare".

]]> During this interview, we discussed the foundational concept and frameworks in influence warfare, how we can understand victory in the context of influence warfare, what influence warfare looks like in the context of Great Power Competition, and how CIC/NDU alumni apply the knowledge and skills gained from Dr. Clark’s classes to their careers. For more publications by Dr. Clark, visit the below links. Podcast: Main channel: influencewarfare.us Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49lvGeb... Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Influ... Publications: howardgambrillclark.com Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 1884 2 1 full US Veterans Health with Dr. Zeno Franco, Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/us-veterans-health-with-dr-zeno-franco-associate-professor-medical-college-of-wisconsin/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/us-veterans-health-with-dr-zeno-franco-associate-professor-medical-college-of-wisconsin/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:18:21 -0400 NATDEF.podbean.com/2a1ddf5c-9089-3dc8-9dbc-4ba2a07d0342 Interview on U.S. veterans health with Dr. Zeno Franco, Associate Professor, Director, Research Training and Education, Medical College of Wisconsin.

 

]]> Interview on U.S. veterans health with Dr. Zeno Franco, Associate Professor, Director, Research Training and Education, Medical College of Wisconsin.

 

]]> Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 1398 7 full Lt Col Shiraz Khan, U.S. Air Force on Student Experience at CIC https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/lt-col-shiraz-khan-us-air-force-on-student-experience-at-cic/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/lt-col-shiraz-khan-us-air-force-on-student-experience-at-cic/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:03:17 -0400 NATDEF.podbean.com/d24f0ce0-d706-391a-a9a5-b1170cede357 U.S. Air Force Lt.Col Shiraz Khan, a recent graduate of the College of Information and Cyberspace, shares his student experience. He discusses his coursework, keys to academic success, and offers advice to current and incoming students at National Defense University.

]]> U.S. Air Force Lt.Col Shiraz Khan, a recent graduate of the College of Information and Cyberspace, shares his student experience. He discusses his coursework, keys to academic success, and offers advice to current and incoming students at National Defense University.

]]> Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 939 6 full U.S. Intelligence with Dr. Michael G. Vickers & U.S. Marine Officer, Matt Zacharias https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/us-intelligence-with-dr-michael-g-vickers-us-marine-officer-matt-zacharias/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/us-intelligence-with-dr-michael-g-vickers-us-marine-officer-matt-zacharias/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:36 -0400 NATDEF.podbean.com/f64bfb4e-1f16-320f-8a9d-18ff6a5d7d82 Matt Zacharias, U.S. Marine Officer; Graduate Student at Georgetown University, and Dr. Michael G. Vickers, former Secretary of Defense for Intelligence discuss U.S. Intelligence and Dr. Vicker's book "By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy".

]]> Matt Zacharias, U.S. Marine Officer; Graduate Student at Georgetown University, and Dr. Michael G. Vickers, former Secretary of Defense for Intelligence discuss U.S. Intelligence and Dr. Vicker's book "By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy".

]]> Professors Elena Bailey and Abdullah H. Clark, National Defense University false No 1953 5 full China’s Theater-Range Dual-Capable Delivery Systems/with Christopher Andrews & Justin Anderson, INSS https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/china-s-theater-range-dual-capable-delivery-systemswith-christopher-andrews-justin-anderson-inss/ https://NATDEF.podbean.com/e/china-s-theater-range-dual-capable-delivery-systemswith-christopher-andrews-justin-anderson-inss/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:50:19 -0400 NATDEF.podbean.com/e028a443-466f-3899-bf19-e7a97431a4ef "China's Theater-Range, Dual-Capable Delivery Systems: Integrated Deterrence and Risk Reduction Approaches to Counter a Growing Threat", sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).   

]]> "China's Theater-Range, Dual-Capable Delivery Systems: Integrated Deterrence and Risk Reduction Approaches to Counter a Growing Threat", sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).   

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