Cosmic Top Secret

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Cosmic Top Secret

Michael Williams

10 episodes

9 months ago

In this episode of Cosmic Top Secret, host Michael John Williams is joined by Benn Steil, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating yet polarizing life of Henry Wallace, former U.S. Vice President under FDR, and his role in shaping (and almost reshaping) mid-20th-century American and Soviet foreign policy.Music is considered “royalty-free” and discover...

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Cosmic Top Secret

Henry Wallace: The Almost President Who Shaped the American Century

11 months ago

43 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

NATO Summit Recap & Future Geopolitical Challenges

Episode Overview:In the season opener of Cosmic Top Secret, host Michael Williams is joined by geopolitical experts Rachel Rizzo, Susie Colbourn, and Monika Sus to discuss the key takeaways from the recent NATO summit and the shifting geopolitical landscape. The conversation covers NATO's strategic decisions, challenges in Europe, and the global implications of leadership changes in both NATO and the U.S.Key Topics Discussed:NATO's 75th Anniversary Summit:The panelists reflect on the July NAT...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

The Weimar Triangle and Future European Security

Welcome to Cosmic Top Secret, the definitive podcast on NATO's past, present, and future. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of the Weimar Triangle—comprising France, Germany, and Poland—in shaping the security order of Europe. With insights from Andrea Rotter, heading the Foreign and Security Policy Division at the Hans Seidel Foundation, and Lukasz Kulesa, Deputy Head of Research at the Polish Institute of International Affairs, we delve into the complexities of European...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

Enhancing Defense and Innovation: NATO's Path Forward

In this riveting episode of Cosmic Top Secret, Professor Michael John Williams delves deep into the intricacies of NATO's strategic evolution and its response to contemporary challenges with Dan Fata. With Fata's extensive background in national security and defense, the conversation illuminates NATO's journey towards increased defense spending, capability development, and the pivotal role of military tech innovation.Key Topics Discussed:NATO's Defense Spending: Insights into the progress and...

1 year ago

55 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

Cosmic Top Secret: Dr. Stefanie Babst on NATO, Ukraine, and Strategic Course Change

Cosmic Top Secret: Dr. Stefanie Babst on NATO, Ukraine, and Strategic Course ChangeIn this gripping episode of Cosmic Top Secret, host Professor Michael John Williams engages with Dr. Stefanie Babst, a distinguished former NATO staff member with over two decades of service, including leading NATO's Strategic Foresight Team. Dr. Babst shares her professional journey, insights from her book "Sehenden Auges: Mut zum strategischen Kurswechse" (With Eyes Wide Open: The Courage for a Strategic...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

The Role of NATO in the Post-Cold War Era and the Current Conflict in Ukraine with Ambassador Dennis Ross

Professor Michael John Williams engages with Ambassador Dennis Ross in a comprehensive discussion about NATO's role in shaping post-Cold War geopolitics. With a distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Ross shares his insights on various historical events, including the reunification of Germany, NATO's enlargement, and current tensions in Ukraine.Key Topics Discussed:German Unification and NATO: The episode begins with analyzing Germany's reunification and integration into NATO, emphasizin...

1 year ago

58 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

NATO's Policy Planning and the Role of the Strategic Concept with Dr. Benedetta Berti

Professor Michael John Williams interviews Dr. Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning in the Office of the Secretary-General at NATO. Dr. Berti discusses the role and challenges of policy planning at NATO, focusing on creating the NATO strategic concept and addressing pressing security challenges facing the Alliance.Key Topics Discussed:Policy Planning at NATO: Dr. Berti explains the nature of policy planning within NATO, emphasizing its importance in preparing for future security challenge...

1 year ago

31 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

NATO Enlargement and U.S.-Russia Relations with Professor Jim Goldgeier

In this episode, Professor Michael John Williams discusses the history of NATO’s enlargement during the Clinton administration and its impact on U.S.-Russia relations with Professor Jim Goldgeier. Goldgeier, a professor of international relations with expertise in contemporary international relations and NATO, provides an in-depth analysis of the political and strategic decisions surrounding NATO's expansion and the subsequent reactions from Russia.Key Topics Discussed:NATO Enlargement in the...

1 year ago

51 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

The Euromissiles Crisis: A Turning Point in NATO's History with Dr. Susie Colbourn

Professor Michael John Williams engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Susie Colbourn about the Euromissiles Crisis and its impact on NATO and international relations. Dr. Colbourn, a historian specializing in transatlantic relations and the politics of European security, shares insights from her book, "Euromissiles: The Nuclear Weapons That Nearly Destroyed NATO."Key Topics Discussed:Overview of the Euromissiles Crisis: Dr. Colbourn explains the crisis, its origins in the Cuban Missi...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Cosmic Top Secret

Welcome to "Cosmic Top Secret"

Professor Michael John Williams introduces the "Cosmic Top Secret" podcast, which explores NATO's past, present, and future. As the NATO Fulbright Security Studies Fellow in Brussels, Belgium, and an Associate Professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Michael brings extensive expertise in NATO and transatlantic relations.Key Points Discussed:Podcast Focus: The podcast aims to delve into the intricate details of NATO, widely regarded as the most su...

1 year ago