Jennifer Kavanagh

In this discussion, Jennifer Kavanagh, a Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities, delves into the U.S. Army's pivot towards the Pacific amid evolving global dynamics. She critiques the challenges posed by China's military rise and calls for strategic reforms in military command. The conversation touches on reassessing national security threats and the importance of balancing military presence with economic considerations. Kavanagh also reflects on personal growth, highlighting how literature can inspire resilience amidst change.

Jennifer Kavanagh, a military analysis expert from Defense Priorities, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a specialist in Transatlantic security at the Center for a New American Security, discuss the rising cooperation among authoritarian regimes such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. They delve into the implications of this alliance for global security, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict. The duo also examines the distrust within these partnerships and the need for the U.S. to recalibrate its foreign policy to navigate these complex international dynamics effectively.

Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow and director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, explains why blockades take time and rarely force quick capitulation. She highlights Iran's resilience, alternative export routes, and the slow recovery of shipping. She warns of munitions depletion, strategic setbacks for the U.S., and how diplomacy and realistic compromises may be the only sustainable path forward.

Jennifer Kavanagh, military analyst on U.S. strategy and deployments. James Zirin, former federal prosecutor and legal author. Bruce Fein, constitutional lawyer focused on presidential power. They examine Iran’s negotiating posture and Gulf naval standoff. They debate risks of targeting foreign leaders and consequences for escalation. They explore whether impeachment or the 25th Amendment can rein in an unruly president.

Jennifer Kavanagh, Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at Defence Priorities, explains how a two-week ceasefire looked like a major strategic defeat for the US. She discusses the ceasefire’s regional implications. She examines the vulnerability of Gulf bases and what rivals and Asian allies might learn from the conflict.