Colonel Mark Kansian
Senior advisor in the Defense and Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and retired U.S. Marine Corps officer with over 30 years of service, providing expertise on defense strategy and military affairs.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 35min
Does America's new national security strategy actually put 'America First'?
Oriana Mastro, a scholar of Chinese strategy; Luis Rubio, a Latin America analyst; Michael Lee, a European politics expert; and Colonel Mark Kansian, a retired Marine and defense advisor. They discuss a shift toward Western Hemisphere priorities, Europe’s push for strategic autonomy and higher defense spending, implications for deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, and risks of transactional U.S. policy for alliances and regional stability.
Dec 9, 2025 • 35min
The Trump administration’s real goal in Venezuela
Joining the discussion are Colonel Mark Kansian, a retired Marine Corps officer and defense expert; Elias Ferrer, a Venezuelan political analyst; and Phil Flynn, an oil market commentator. The conversation delves into the U.S. military buildup in Venezuela, purportedly aimed at battling drug trafficking, but many speculate it conceals deeper motives linked to oil interests. The guests explore Venezuela's geopolitical significance, the risks of U.S. intervention, and the complexities of regional politics, raising questions about the true aims behind America's actions.
