Brief Before Impact: Recent Episodes
Matthew Parker
A discussion on geopolitical events and how they affect the United States of America and its foreign policy objectives.
Today's brief discusses how other countries limit the individual freedoms of their citizens and how disarming the populace strengthens the power of the central government.
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Today's brief discusses the growing popularity of the "lab leak theory" which indicates that covid-19 originated in the Wuhan Lab or Virology. We also discuss the vulnerabilities in globalism and the potential consequences of the "lab leak theory" being accepted by the mainstream.
Today's brief discusses a technology inserted in the palm of your hand that allows individuals to store their personal information, pay for goods, and be tracked by the government.
Today's brief discusses the recent Chinese spy balloon discovered floating over the continental U.S. and what signal the Chinese are sending America.
Today's brief discusses the upward trend in obese Americans and how fewer young men and women are physically eligible to volunteer for military service.
Today's brief discusses if America should be in the business of spreading the values of democracy abroad as we deal with our own internal problems.
Today's brief discusses the inability of the Iran Nuclear Deal to ever prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and also how are adversaries are more aligned today creating a multi-war world.
Does the advancement of technology pose a risk to our rights as citizens when technology companies cooperate and coordinate with the federal government?
Today's brief discusses 5 geopolitical challenges that can affect all Americans in 2023 - China, Russia vs Ukraine, Cybersecurity and Drones, Border Security, Human Trafficking
Today's brief discusses the global nature of the fentanyl-opioid crisis killing so many Americans.
Today's brief discusses the recent protests in China against the Communist Party's "Zero Covid" policy and how authoritarian regimes around the world are under pressure.
Today's brief provides an update on significant events in Ukraine including: a missile landing inside Poland, retaking Kherson, Infrastructure attacks, and Ukraine as a testing ground for new weapon systems.
Today's brief discusses the potential domestic and geopolitical ramifications of Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter.
This brief discusses the telecommunications company, Starlink, and how it's changing the geopolitical landscape in Ukraine and potentially the rest of the globe.
Today's brief discusses the public and private investment to domestic semiconductor production in the United States.
Today's brief discusses the renewed interest and investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena and unidentified flying objects.
Today's brief discusses the recent attack on the Kerch Straight Bridge, retaliatory Russian rocket attacks, and the future of Putin as the leader of Russia.
Today's brief discusses the recent gas leaks, of the Nord Stream pipelines, detected in the Baltic Sea and the future of European energy.
Today's brief discusses the threat of election interference in the upcoming mid-term elections in November 2022.
Today's brief discusses China's ambitions to mine the moon for rare minerals to be used for potential nuclear fusion energy production.
Today's brief describes how cryptocurrencies have altered the geopolitical landscape for both individual citizens and the nation state.
Today's brief outlines the similarities and differences between President's Trump and President Biden's foreign policy agendas.
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Today's brief discusses how the desire for lithium to fuel the renewable energy transition will become a national security issue for the United States.
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Today's brief discusses what role the World Economic Forum plays in global politics and their agenda for our lives.
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Today's brief discusses how current Chinese Communist Party policies affect every day Americans.
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Today's brief discusses the recent push for a global pandemic treaty that would enhance cooperation between countries for any future pandemic.
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Today's brief discusses Europe's need to find new energy partners in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Punishing economic sanctions on Russia has pushed Europe to connect with Israel as a potential energy partner.
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Today's brief evaluates data from the World Food Program and others to discuss a potential global food crisis in the coming months or years.
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Today's brief discusses some of the characteristics of America's federal republic and the convictions the founding fathers held as they created our system of government to form an independent power.
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Today's brief discusses the recent surge of populist politicians as an effect of Covid lockdowns, supply chain issues, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and surging inflation.
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Today's brief discusses how Mexican drug cartels are smuggling people and drugs into the United States and also possible solutions to combatting their efforts.
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Today's brief discusses frequently asked questions, from my audience, regarding geopolitical issues facing Americans such as foreign policy, energy, climate change, cybersecurity, and special operations.
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Today's brief discusses the most recent fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces as well as the hope of Sweden and Finland to join NATO.
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Today's brief discuss the newly created Space Force, its roles and responsibilities, how it's attempting to create a unique culture, and the threats it is addressing in its early years. Happy Memorial Day 2022
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Today's brief discusses the preparations China is making to combat American air superiority and how the US Airforce is focusing its efforts away from counterinsurgency to near-peer competition.
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Today's brief discusses the roles of the U.S Coast Guard and the challenges of Narcoterrorism & China to America's maritime defense.
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Today's brief discusses the modernization effort undertaken by the US Navy to prepare for a likely maritime conflict with China.
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Today's brief discusses the current transformation of the Marine Corps to effectively counter China and the pushback it's receiving by the defense establishment.
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Today's brief is part one of a six part series. We are discussing how the U.S. Army has adapted it's tactics and strategies to meet future near peer conflicts against other global powers.
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Today's brief discusses the history of nuclear weapons and the likelihood of nuclear war in the modern age.
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Today's brief discusses the use of social media in the Ukrainian War and how Ukrainian propaganda has capitalized on this technology to promote its narrative around the world.
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Today's brief discusses the assessment China is making on its prospects for successfully conquering Taiwan as the West is currently punishing Russia for invading Ukraine.
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Today's brief discusses how global powers(Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, China) have positioned their policies for any potential outcome of the military conflict inside Ukraine.
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Today's brief discusses recent reports of Russian mercenaries operating in Ukraine intent on assassinating key Ukrainian political leaders.
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Today's brief describes the depth and limits of the China-Russia partnership and how it could shape future world events.
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Today's brief discusses Vladimir Putin's reasons for invading Ukraine, expanding the Russian empire, and the reasons nations go to war.
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Today's brief compares the capabilities of the Russian and Ukrainian militaries, evaluates Russian invasion corridors, and describes how the US and NATO can support Ukraine post-Russian invasion.
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Today's brief discusses the great power competition between China and the United States for influence and power on the African continent.
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Today's brief discusses the growing relationship between Russia and China as tensions increase in Eastern Europe and the South China Sea.
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Today's brief discusses whether America should intervene or isolate itself from the current tension mounting between Russia and Ukraine.
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Todays brief details how the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, from Russia into Germany, will challenge European security from an already aggressive Putin.
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Today's brief outlines how China ranks it's citizens in their "social credit system" and if this type of program would ever be adopted in the United States.
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Today's brief discusses how artificial intelligence is implemented into social media, medicine, and national defense as well as the ethical implications of this technology.
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Today's brief discusses 5 key geopolitical issues that American will continue to encounter in 2022.
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Today's brief discusses the effects between the two opposing viewpoints, held by Democrats and Republicans, on America's foreign policy.
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Today's brief discusses the options available to the United States when confronting Russian troops at Ukraine's Eastern border.
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Today's brief discuss how three religious belief systems impact and are impacted by warfare.
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Today's brief describes what travelers should be evaluating prior to any international trip in a post-covid world.
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Today's brief discusses the national security issues facing the space domain and how America is protecting its interests there.
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Today's brief discusses the ethics of vaccine passports and if or when the government has the authority to restrict the rights of citizens.
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Today's brief discusses how the pandemic revealed the underlying weaknesses of global supply chains and whether there will be a food shortage this winter season.
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Today's brief discusses the recent launch of a Chinese hypersonic missile that may spark an arms race between great powers around the globe.
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Today we discuss how climate change impacts America's national security and regional stability around the world.
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Today's brief outlines the "3 Warfares" China implements to infiltrate Western institutions and affect change to enhance their goals.
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Today we discuss the principle of sovereignty as countries around the world struggle to secure their borders and implement consistent immigration policy.
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Today's brief discusses the influence of the military industrial complex and national security think tanks on America's foreign policy objectives especially when engaging in warfare.
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Today's brief outlines the future of terrorism now that America has withdrawn from Afghanistan.
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Today's brief discusses how the United States must leverage its influence over Pakistan in order to affect change in Afghanistan.
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Today's brief describes the important military concept of "commander's intent" and how America's lost its focus in its efforts in Afghanistan.
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Today's brief discusses whether or not the United States should implement military conscription to fill the ranks of the US Armed Forces.
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Today's brief discusses the tragedy of human trafficking affecting millions around the globe, including here in the United States.
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Today's brief discusses how authoritarian politicians diminished the freedoms of their citizens by using covid-19 to justify their power grabs.
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Today's brief discusses China's ongoing efforts to collect and analyze DNA from countries around the world with hopes of eventually dominating the global biotechnology industry.
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Today's brief discusses the Cuban government's decision to temporary shut down the internet to its citizens while they protests in the streets. We evaluate how other authoritarian regimes have use similar tactics and whether this could happen in the United States.
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Today's brief discusses the consequences of so many products being "Made in China" and how China's manufacturing economy potentially threatens America's national security.
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Today's brief discusses the application and ethical questions presented by drone use for private, commercial, and military purposes.
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Today I share my journey of how I was inspired to join Army Special Forces, my decision to enter the private sector, and eventually fulfilling the desire to create the Brief Before Impact podcast.
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Today's brief discusses President Biden's recent visit to NATO where he reaffirmed America's commitment to its European allies. We evaluate the challenges the alliance faces from adversaries, such as Russia and China, as well as from within NATO itself.
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Today's brief discusses the tools and techniques Russia uses to interfere in the American political process. We asses Putin's intent behind these disruptive campaigns and his view of Russia's future.
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Today's brief discusses President Biden's order to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the necessary policies to ensure stability in the country.
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Today's brief discusses recent intelligence reports on the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic & how America's military will prepare for future conflicts involving biological weapons.
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Today's brief discusses how the conflict between Israel and Hamas is an example of asymmetric warfare and what America's enemies are saying about how the U.S. chooses to support its closes ally in the Middle East.
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Today's brief discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on global supply chains and how the United States can strengthen its national security by renovating its supply chain management.
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Today's brief outlines the intent and effects of China's Belt Road Initiative and what challenge this initiative poses to the United States.
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Today's brief outlines China's ambitions for the South China Sea and what the United States, with its allies, must do to keep the region stable.
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Today's brief discusses recent aggressive Chinese naval exercises near Taiwan and the message China is sending the United States.
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Today's brief concludes the Border Security series with policy recommendations that address the causes of illegal immigration and America's relationship with Central American countries.
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Today's brief discusses the reaction to the border crisis by states along the US southern border and the principle of sovereignty.
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Today's brief discusses the implications and effects of border security policy between the US and Latin America.
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Today's brief discusses the nation-state cyber threats to the US and how the US should defend and fight against cyberwarfare.
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Today's brief discusses how cyberwarfare will play a significant role in future military conflicts.
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Today's brief discusses Iran's threat to the United States and how different American presidents attempt to deter Iranian aggression.
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Today's briefing discusses the role of the World Health Organization and how it has been perceived during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Today's brief evaluates the status of American energy independence and how America's foreign policy is impacted by the diversification of energy sources.
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Today we discuss the US re-entering the Paris Climate Agreement and the significance of this agreement not being an international treaty.
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Today's briefing discusses the recent public display of North Korea's nuclear weapon program and what options the Biden administration has when dealing with Kim Jong Un.
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Today we discuss the conclusion of the 4 year Brexit campaign that led the UK out of the European and potential consequences for relations with the US.
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Today we discuss how countries like China, Russia, and Iran attempt to manipulate and influence free and fair elections in the US.
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Today we discuss the recent reporting of a Chinese intelligence operation which targeted American politicians
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