UNCLAS Read Board with CDR Salamander

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Summary
In Episode 49 of the UNCLASS Read Board Podcast, Sal reflects on voting ahead of election day, how Washington-area Navy leadership can shape civilian perceptions of the service, and why he believes demographic and fiscal pressures will reshape the postwar international order. He also revisits his “Terrible Twenties” forecast, comparing it with de…

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Summary
Sal discusses current geopolitical tensions, the state of Iran, the importance of reindustrialization, and the resilience of Western systems, providing insights into global security and policy strategies.
Key Topics
* Gaza conflict and its implications
* Iran’s strategic trajectory towards Cubanization
* Reindustrialization efforts in the US, especially n…

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Summary
This episode explores recent developments in US military strategy, technology, and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of fundamentals and realistic planning in national defense.
Key Topics
* US-Greenland-US relations and strategic agreements
* Impact of NATO and European NATO capabilities
* Development and deployment of the MQ-25A
* Challenges in mai…

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Show Links
* Operation Economic Outcast is a recipe for success against Iran, Richard Goldberg
* USS Abraham Lincoln Commander Dan Keeler arrives in Pattaya, Thailand
* U.S. Navy Ships deployed in Iran conflict graphic, @Schizointel
* The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945, Rick Atkinson
* Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
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Key Topics:
* Reflection on America’s 250th celebration and patriotic observances, including the significance of the World Cup and tall ships.
* Analysis of Iran’s naval activities and the prospects of extended punitive campaigns in the Gulf.
* Insights into Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, new missile capabilities, and the normalization of long-range conventional st…