Bradley Bowman

David Bonson, a financial analyst who explains markets and sanctions, and Bradley Bowman, a national security expert on military strategy. They discuss Operation Epic Fury and Iran’s military and regional effects. They cover why sanctions lacked leverage and how conflict duration shapes markets. They also trace the unlikely rise of the Star-Spangled Banner in American culture.

Bradley Bowman, Senior Director at the Center on Military and Political Power, brings his insights on current threats to maritime safety. He discusses the troubling resurgence of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, driven by geopolitical tensions. The conversation reveals how U.S. ceasefire deals might embolden these provocateurs. Valuable points about Europe’s hesitant stance and the risks of offending Iran while neglecting global shipping security emerge, spotlighting a complex international landscape that demands urgent attention.

In this discussion, retired Admiral Mark Montgomery, Behnam Ben Taleblu, a noted analyst on Iranian dynamics, and Bradley Bowman, a military strategy expert, delve into recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. They dissect the tactical execution and complexities of these operations. The group also examines the rising threats to U.S. bases in the Middle East and Israel's air superiority over Iran. Furthermore, they address the perilous alliances forming between Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea, underscoring the geopolitical implications for regional security.

Jonathan Conricus, former IDF spokesperson now FDD senior fellow, offers frontline Israeli military assessments. Bradley Bowman, FDD senior director and national security analyst, examines U.S.-Israel operational coordination. They discuss Iran’s regional strike strategy, reported axis cooperation, Hezbollah’s actions and responses, and deep U.S.-Israel military integration.

Mark Montgomery, Admiral and senior cyber and tech specialist, and Bradley Bowman, defense strategy and great‑power competition expert, break down the new National Defense Strategy. They debate defense funding, risks in cyber warfare like Volt Typhoon, U.S. posture on Taiwan and deterrence, messaging about allies and America’s interests, and implications for Ukraine, Israel, Korea, and hemispheric competition.