{"id":961,"date":"2021-09-27T15:10:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T19:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=961"},"modified":"2021-09-27T15:10:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T19:10:52","slug":"daily-dump-podcasts-galore-u-s-plans-in-latin-america-two-hostile-fronts-in-india-australia-and-the-gpc-china-is-a-declining-power-squirrel-robots-and-more-september-27-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cognitivewarriorproject.com\/?p=961","title":{"rendered":"Daily Dump: Podcasts Galore, U.S. Plans in Latin America, Two Hostile Fronts in India, Australia and the GPC, China is a Declining Power, Squirrel Robots and More \u2013 September 27, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lots of Podcasts in today\u2019s post but there is one in particular that I would like to bring your attention to: There\u2019s More To Life Than Lethality,<\/a>  a throwback to 2019 from the U.S. Army War College\u2019s, A Better Peace. In this episode they discuss how a myopic view on lethality may lead to fighting battles that do not need to be fought disregarding the Sun Tzu axiom: \u201cThe best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities\u2026it is best to win without fighting.\u201d<\/em> After all, the Taliban primarily conquered Afghanistan with diplomacy.<\/p>\n

Two stories covering Latin America are next as our attention on the great power competition continues. The first, from Reuters: U.S. plans projects in Latin America countering China’s Belt and Road<\/a> frames an upcoming South American infrastructure tour where countering China\u2019s influence is discussed. The second, from the New York Times: Five Years After Peace Deal, Colombia Is Running Out of Time, Experts Say<\/a> tackles the long elusive peace deal in Columbia and the importance of governance. I\u2019m not saying the FARC could reemerge with the strength of the Taliban but it is something to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

Shifting focus, we turn to Australia where they pose the question: Australia Took On China. Did It Get It Right?<\/a> The article details the difficulties of decoupling from China and some unintended consequences created by Australia\u2019s attempts at limiting Chinese influence there.  In other Quad news, we go to India and once again, The New York Times: For India\u2019s Military, a Juggling Act on Two Hostile Fronts<\/a> where they find themselves in an increasingly difficult situation competing for influence in the region while stuck between Pakistan and China.<\/p>\n

Foreign Policy looks at the great power competition though a different lens in: China Is a Declining Power\u2014and That\u2019s the Problem<\/a>. Essentially, they argue that China has emerged as an aspiring superpower<\/em> without firing a shot, why would a secure nation risk a conflict when their continued trajectory isn\u2019t imperiled? They argue that China has already peaked, is potentially facing a prolonged slowdown or even a decline and may in fact be more dangerous as the attempt to consolidate their gains. It\u2019s definitely something to think about, but if true, does it really change anything? For something different, how about robot squirrels? Popular Mechanics looks at the future in: The Army Is Modeling Its Future Robots on … Squirrels<\/a>. All of this and more in Today’s Daily Dump!<\/p>\n

Inspired by the Cognitive Raider Initiative, The Cognitive Warrior Project has put together a daily list of diverse articles that can easily be chosen from to play a part in developing a more mentally agile warfighter that embraces the adaptation required for tomorrow\u2019s battlefield. Our intent is to create a space where you can choose one or two articles a day (about 10 minutes) instead of mindlessly scrolling social media.<\/p>\n

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September 27, 2021<\/p>\n

From Tools to Teammates<\/a> \u2013 Australian Army Research Center<\/p>\n

Podcast: THERE\u2019S MORE TO LIFE THAN LETHALITY<\/a> \u2013 A Better Peace (2019)<\/p>\n

Podcast: Information Operations for the Information Age: IO in Irregular Warfare<\/a> \u2013 Irregular Warfare<\/p>\n

Podcast: The Decision-Making Crucible of Combat<\/a> \u2013 The Spear<\/p>\n

Towards a Biden Doctrine: US National Interest or Global Commitment?<\/a> \u2013 Royal United Service Institute<\/p>\n

Alternatives to Failed Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran<\/a> \u2013 Royal United Service Institute<\/p>\n

Podcast: Episode 23: FATF\u2019s Unintended Consequences: The Past<\/a> \u2013 Financial Crime Insights Podcast<\/p>\n

Speaker Series: National Security in a Digital World<\/a> \u2013 NSI<\/p>\n

North Korean Sanctions Evasion Techniques<\/a> \u2013 RAND<\/p>\n

Suicide Bombers Take Part in West Bank Ceremony <\/a>\u2013 Long War Journal<\/p>\n

Podcast: Isn\u2019t it Grand?<\/a> \u2013 Horns of Dilemma<\/p>\n

What to Expect When You\u2019re Expecting a National Defense Strategy<\/a> \u2013 War on the Rocks<\/p>\n

Securing an Orderly Departure for Afghan Refugees<\/a> \u2013 War on the Rocks<\/p>\n

Better Monitoring and Better Spying: The Implications of Emerging Technology for Arms Control<\/a> \u2013 Texas National Security Review<\/p>\n

IF HAWKEI CAN\u2019T FLY, WHAT WILL?<\/a> \u2013 The Forge<\/p>\n

Death Disrespected: The Trials and Tribulations of Santa Muerte Internacional and the Martyrdom of Comandante Pantera<\/a> \u2013 Small Wars Journal<\/p>\n

9\/26\/2021 National Security and Korean News and Commentary<\/a> \u2013 Small Wars Journal<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s Climate Gamble<\/a> \u2013 Center for Strategic and International Studies<\/p>\n

Sub Deal with Aus-UK<\/a> \u2013 The Truth of the Matter<\/p>\n

Rwanda: the emergence of an African \u2018smart power\u2019<\/a> \u2013 Institute for Security Studies<\/p>\n

Event \u2013 September 28: Africa\u2019s security partnership with China: looking to the future<\/a> \u2013 Institute for Security Studies<\/p>\n

The Kremlin\u2019s Strange Victory: How Putin Exploits American Dysfunction and Fuels American Decline<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Sink the Nuclear Submarine Deal: The Benefits of AUKUS Outweigh the Proliferation Risks<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n

China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

U.S. plans projects in Latin America countering China’s Belt and Road<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

Kremlin says NATO expansion in Ukraine crosses red line for Putin<\/a> \u2013 Reuters<\/p>\n

Shadow contracts, corruption keep the lights out in Iraq<\/a> \u2013 AP<\/p>\n

Seven ways Africa is adapting to climate change<\/a> \u2013 DW<\/p>\n

Colombia: 5 years after FARC deal, peace remains elusive<\/a> \u2013 DW<\/p>\n

Czech Republic: Historic military bunkers go on sale<\/a> \u2013 DW<\/p>\n

Sisi warns of \u2018grave threat\u2019 from Ethiopia over Nile dispute<\/a> \u2013 Al Monitor<\/p>\n

Syrian government eyes control of key highway in northwest<\/a> \u2013 Al Monitor<\/p>\n

Vietnam bids to woo Cambodia, Laos from China<\/a> \u2013 Asia Times<\/p>\n

The meandering nature of the Quad<\/a>\u2013 Asia Times<\/p>\n

Quad and AUKUS building a bulwark against China<\/a> \u2013 Asia Times<\/p>\n

Five Years After Peace Deal, Colombia Is Running Out of Time, Experts Say<\/a> \u2013 The New York Times<\/p>\n

A Nervy Trip to Kabul: How Ukraine Negotiated With the Taliban and Rescued 96 Afghans<\/a> \u2013 The New York Times<\/p>\n

For India\u2019s Military, a Juggling Act on Two Hostile Fronts<\/a> \u2013 The New York Times<\/p>\n

Australia Took On China. Did It Get It Right?<\/a> \u2013 The New York Times<\/p>\n

Tajikistan Concerned About Taliban Plots To Infiltrate From Afghanistan<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

Hungary To Sign New Long-Term Gas Supply Deal With Russia<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

UN Nuclear Watchdog Says Iran Denying Monitoring Access At ‘Indispensable’ Site<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

View From The Ground: Russia’s Ulyanovsk Region Highlights Limits Of China-Russia Ties<\/a> \u2013 Radio Free Europe<\/p>\n

Nigerians mourns troops killed in jihadist attack<\/a> \u2013 Africa News<\/p>\n

China Is a Declining Power\u2014and That\u2019s the Problem<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

Why This Energy Crisis Is Different<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

Afghan Resistance Mulls Formation of Government in Exile<\/a> \u2013 Foreign Policy<\/p>\n

AUKUS reshapes the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific<\/a> \u2013 The Economist<\/p>\n

The Assad Regime\u2019s Business Model for Supporting the Islamic State<\/a> \u2013 Lawfare<\/p>\n

Legal Mechanisms of AUKUS Explained<\/a> \u2013 Lawfare<\/p>\n

India, the Quad and AUKUS<\/a> \u2013 Lawfare<\/p>\n

How can the British Army anticipate a crisis as it develops to maximise speed of response?<\/a> – Wavell Room<\/p>\n

In Separatist Transnistria, Sheriff Calls the Shots<\/a> \u2013 The Moscow Times<\/p>\n

Russia Raids Kill 11 Pro-Turkish Fighters in Syria \u2013 Monitor<\/a> \u2013 The Moscow Times<\/p>\n

Assessing Australia\u2019s Cyber-Attack Attribution Issues\u2028<\/a> – Divergent Options<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Big New Twin-Jet Long-Endurance Armed Combat Drone Emerges<\/a> \u2013 The Drive<\/p>\n

China’s J-16D Electronic Attack Jet Seen Sporting Jamming Pods For The First Time<\/a> \u2013 The Drive<\/p>\n

The Army Is Modeling Its Future Robots on … Squirrels<\/a> \u2013 Popular Mechanics<\/p>\n

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