Podcasts

On this week’s episode of the National Security Podcast, Nicole Zedeck and Ofir Dayan from the Institute for National Security Studies explore the complexities of the intensifying rivalry between the US and China in the realms of economy, technology, and power projection. How are shifting dynamics in the Middle East reshaping the region’s future? And how will Trump’s anticipated policies in his second term and Xi Jinping’s strategic maneuvers profoundly impact Israel’s security and alliances?

On this week’s episode of the #NationalSecurityPodcast with Nicole Zedeck, Attila Somfalvi, Strategic and political consultant and “Fakeland” podcast anchor at the Institute for National Security Studies, explores how Iran and Qatar spread fake information and conduct Influence operations worldwide to win the battle over narratives, undermine the West and delegitimize Israel.

Dr. Neville Bolt discusses strategic communications, their implications around the world, and the challenges for Western democracies. What is China trying to say when it speaks to the world? What is Russia trying to achieve? How does ISIS practice strategic communications? Is strategic communication limited to states? What is the most burning issue Western democracies must address considering strategic communications?

Russia’s influence in the social Media: Is it possible to measure and identify Russian government involvement vs. the posts of innocent civilians? How does this research work, involving engineers, psychologists, and linguistic experts following trends, patterns, phrasings, and timings? How can Israel prepare for its upcoming general elections regarding the threat of foreign and domestic influences, and should the state educate the public on this matter?