Mark Cancian

Pat Sullivan, Army colonel focusing on doctrine and military education; Mark Cancian, retired Marine and budget/force posture analyst; Frank Hoffman, retired Marine and strategy expert. They probe the new National Defense Strategy’s audiences and classified gaps. They debate shifts toward homeland and hemispheric priorities, implications for allies and adversaries, simultaneity across theaters including space, and industrial base and funding challenges.

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Mark Cancian, a Senior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, dives into the strategic implications of a potential Chinese blockade of Taiwan. He explains why China might favor a blockade over an invasion and the associated risks of escalation. Cancian explores Taiwan's military vulnerabilities and the crucial role of U.S. and Japan's support. He emphasizes the importance of defense preparedness and discusses how the blockade could disrupt global trade, especially in semiconductor manufacturing.

Retired Marine Colonel Mark Cancian from CSIS joins to discuss the Taiwan War Game Video by the WSJ. They critique the wargame, delve into the CIA's role in a US-China conflict over Taiwan, and explore the strategic implications of such a scenario.

Mark Cancian, defense spending expert estimating near-billion-dollar daily costs and munition impacts. Negar Mortazavi, Iran analyst explaining Mujtaba Khamenei’s rise and public reactions. David Petraeus, retired general offering military and strategic perspective. They discuss Iran’s new leader, tactical and budgetary fallout, munitions use, risks of escalation, and indicators that could shape next moves.