National Security and Foreign Affairs

A Conversation with Alana DeJoseph, Video and Film Producer

A Conversation with Alana DeJoseph, Video and Film Producer

Alana DeJoseph has worked in video and film production for nearly 40 years as producer, director, videographer, and editor. With this conversation, Ms. DeJoseph highlights her own career, spotlighting her most recent film production entitled, "A Towering Task," a documentary which chronicles the Peace Corps from inception in the 1960s to today in 2021. She discusses the original and timeless Peace Corps mission, also how the Peace Corps evolved since inception. She closes with her thoughts on the relevance of the Peace Corps today in 2021, now 60 years on from founding.

A Conversation with James T. L. Dandridge II, DACOR Bacon House President

A Conversation with James T. L. Dandridge II, DACOR Bacon House President

James T. L. Dandridge II is a retired career senior Foreign Service officer with the rank of Minister Counselor, now President of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired Organization (DACOR). Originally from Selma, Alabama, he served as a U.S. Army Special Operations Officer. His final assignment was as Special Operations Branch Chief, Joint Chiefs of Staff, retiring in 1979. He moved on to serve with the United States Information Agency (USIA) and the United States Department of State, retiring with 65 years of federal service. With this conversation, he highlights his time with USIA and the State Department and spotlights his work with the National Museum of American Diplomacy.

A Conversation with Retired Warrior Ambassador James R. Bullington

A Conversation with Retired Warrior Ambassador James R. Bullington

Career Diplomat and Retired Ambassador James R. Bullington's early career included service in Vietnam, where he was the Vice Consul at the consulate in Hue from 1965 to 1966. He was the aide to U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr, at the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. During the 1968 Tet Offensive, Ambassador Bullington was caught behind enemy lines in Hue, disguising himself as a French priest in order to escape. With this conversation, Ambassador Bullington discusses his book, "Global Adventures on Less-Traveled Roads: A Foreign Service Memoir," which details his career in the foreign service.

A Conversation with Dr. Henry R. Nau on Afghanistan

A Conversation with Dr. Henry R. Nau on Afghanistan

LincInterviews is again joined by Dr. Henry R. Nau, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, also senior staff member and White House sherpa on President Ronald Reagan's National Security Council, 1981-1983. With this conversation, Dr. Nau discusses his article entitled, "Why Nation-Building Is Inevitable," posted in August of 2021 on the Providence Institute on Religion and Democracy Website.

A Follow On Conversation with Mr. Peter Bartram, China Watcher

A Follow On Conversation with Mr. Peter Bartram, China Watcher

LincInterviews is again joined by long time China watcher, Mr. Peter Bartram, founder of Imagine.com Telecommunications, Inc., and Imagine Labs. With this conversation, Mr. Bartram further elaborates on concepts he believes could deter a growing China threat: global financial system access deterrence, internet and fiber-optic blackhole deterrence and oil flow deterrence. He also discusses lack of strategic clarity by the United States with the South China Sea and spotlights the possibility of China escalating to confrontation with Taiwan, the United States, and Allies.

A Conversation with Mr. John Bradshaw, DACOR Bacon House Foundation Director

A Conversation with Mr. John Bradshaw, DACOR Bacon House Foundation Director

A former Foreign Service Officer, Mr. John Bradshaw is the Executive Director of the DACOR Bacon House Foundation for Foreign Service Professionals. He is former Foreign Policy Advisor to two U.S. Senators. With this conversation, Mr. Bradshaw spotlights both his time as a Foreign Service Officer and on Capitol Hill. In follow on, he discusses the need to revitalize both the United States Department of State and Foreign Service.

A Conversation with Shannon Brandao, host of China Boss

A Conversation with Shannon Brandao, host of China Boss

Shannon Brandao is an American attorney based in Belgium, holding an LLM in European & International Business Law. She is the creator and online host of a news and analysis service known as China Boss. Seen on LinkedIn, China Boss now has over 12,000 followers worldwide. With this conversation, she highlights selected news stories most recently posted on China Boss and spotlights current administration policies toward China, from military, political and economic perspectives.

A Conversation with Mr. Peter Bartram, China Watcher and President, Imagine.Com

A Conversation with Mr. Peter Bartram, China Watcher and President, Imagine.Com

Mr. Peter Bartram is President of Imagine.com, a Telecommunications Company specializing in hosting services, website design, and the configuration and support of publishing computer systems in multi-platform work environments. A mainland China watcher, he offers stories and reports regarding China on social networking platforms such as LinkedIn. With this conversation, Mr. Bartram presents and highlights selected concepts and strategies addressing the China threat, to include strategic clarity, strategic ambiguity and to what he refers as the Taiwan Linchpin.

A Conversation with Mr. Richard D. Fisher, "China's Military Modernization"

A Conversation with Mr. Richard D. Fisher, "China's Military Modernization"

Mr. Rick Fisher is Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center. His career includes study at Georgetown University and Eisenhower College, serving as Asian Studies Director at the Heritage Foundation, US China Security & Economic Review Commission, Editor of the Jamestown Foundation's China Brief and as President of Pacific Strategies, Inc. During this conversation, Mr. Fisher reviews his book, China's Military Modernization: Building for Regional and Global Reach.

A Conversation with Mr. Joe Johnston, "The Decline of Nations"

A Conversation with Mr. Joe Johnston, "The Decline of Nations"

Joseph F. Johnston, Jr. graduated from Princeton University, subsequently receiving both a master's degree in history and law from Harvard University. His most recent book, "The Decline of Nations," examines the contemporary United States, discussing why Americans should be deeply concerned. Immigration, morality, political correctness, religion and the ascendancy of a new elite class are among the key issues highlighted. The book cites the rise and decline of Roman and British empires.

A Conversation with Brigadier General Robert Spalding, USAF (Retired)

A Conversation with Brigadier General Robert Spalding, USAF (Retired)

Brig. Gen. Robert S. Spalding III assumed the duties of Special Assistant to the U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff in February 2018. General Spalding served as the chief China strategist for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. During this conversation General Spalding talks about the political, economic and military rise of China and discusses his recently published book, "Stealth War, How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept."

A Conversation with Dr. Henry R. Nau on the United States and China

A Conversation with Dr. Henry R. Nau on the United States and China

Dr. Henry R. Nau is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University. From 1981 to 1983, he was senior staff member and White House sherpa on President Ronald Reagan's National Security Council. With this conversation, Dr. Nau discusses the relationship between the United States and China, the greatest challenges facing U.S. and China relations and the future of Taiwan and Hong Kong.

A Conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman (VA 01)

A Conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman (VA 01)

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA 01) has served the First Congressional District of Virginia since 2007. In the U.S. Congress, Congressman Wittman serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources, advocating for our men and women in uniform and as a champion of the Chesapeake Bay. During this conversation, Congressman Wittman talks about his public service, strengthening the military, supporting veterans, and promoting economic development.

A Conversation with Dr. Yang Jianli, Chinese Human Rights Activist

A Conversation with Dr. Yang Jianli, Chinese Human Rights Activist

Dr. YANG Jianli is a scholar and human rights activist, a world-renowned leader for China's democracy. The son of a Communist Party Leader, he was detained in China in 2002, remaining imprisoned until 2007. He was present at the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, and has studied at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. During this conversation Dr. Jianli talks about the state of human rights and press freedom in China.

A Conversation with Mr. Adam Roosevelt, U.S. Army Veteran and Entrepreneur

A Conversation with Mr. Adam Roosevelt, U.S. Army Veteran and Entrepreneur

Adam Roosevelt is a Father, Combat Veteran, Army Reservist, and Small Business Owner. He was the Nominee for Virginia's House of Delegates in Legislative District 49 (Arlington and Parts of Fairfax). Born in Portsmouth Virginia, he enlisted in the Army at 17 years of age. His first unit assignment was at Ft. Drum, then deploying to Bagram Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the International Security Assistance Force.

A Conversation with Simone Gao, NTD Television Producer and Host

A Conversation with Simone Gao, NTD Television Producer and Host

Simone Gao is a producer and host for New Tang Dynasty (NTD) Television's, "Zooming In with Simone Gao." During this conversation, Simone talks about her career, her recent reporting on China, overall freedom of press in Asia, the American Media and the COVID 19 Pandemic. In particular, Simone highlights her latest Zooming In one hour documentary entitled, "The Coverup of the Century."

A Conversation with Mr. Vinson Palathingal, Executive Director, Indo American Center

A Conversation with Mr. Vinson Palathingal, Executive Director, Indo American Center

"The Indo American Center is an independent, non-partisan, free market think tank, dedicated to strengthening the strategic partnership emerging between India and the U.S." During this conversation, Indo American Center President Mr. Vinson Palathingal further details the mission of the Indo American Center, with focus on the goals, target audiences and recent initiatives of the Center.

A Conversation with Mr. Ben Loyola, Candidate for The United States Congress

A Conversation with Mr. Ben Loyola, Candidate for The United States Congress

Mr. Ben Loyola is a Cuban native who escaped the communist country to America when he was two years of age. He moved on to serve for 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Captain. In 1991, he founded Loyola Enterprises Inc., an engineering service contracting firm. He is now a candidate for the Second Congressional District in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

A Conversation with Mr. Matt Noyes, Japanese Conservative Union

A Conversation with Mr. Matt Noyes, Japanese Conservative Union

The Japanese Conservative Union (JCU) was founded in 2015. Its mission is to foster dialogue to expand understandings of conservative ideas, not only between the US and Japan but also within Japan and across Asia. This interview is with Mr. Matt Noyes, Japanese Conservative Union International Liaison. Along with discussing his duties at JCU, Matt discusses the JCU mission and growing presence in other nations.