Why so Many Coups in the Sahel Belt. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guest is Gerald Gahima. Our panel discusses the status and implications of the recent coup in Niger, the proliferation of coup events across the Sahel belt of Sub-Saharan Africa, the presence of Russia and the […]
Will Myanmar Ever Get a Rest from Military Coups (Global Connections)
Factors at Play in a Country Dominated by Juntas. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Carl Baker. Carl Baker, senior advisor to Pacific Forum, helps us understand the latest disruptions and troubles in Myanmar, including the killings in the countryside, the rebel hotspots, the Chinese Submarine, the visit from the […]
Who’s in Charge – Military or Civilian (Community Matters)
And How Important is that to our Future. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Eugene Fidell, Carl Baker and Brenner Fissell. Our panel, Gene Fidell, Carl Baker and Brenner Fissell, will discuss the American and democratic principle of having the military establishment and chain or command respond to a civilian […]
Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa (Politics for the People)
What Does it Teach us About Trump. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Tim Apicella and Winston Welch. Our panel discusses the revelations in the Peril book that has just come, out and how they connect to demonstrate that Trump was actually attempting a coup at the end of his […]
Thai Military: Coup-maker or Peace-maker?
Coup-maker, peace-maker, democracy-maker, and the great stabilizer. Important ally militarily? Corruption? Where does Thailand stack up as a participant in humanitarian assistance, emergency relief capability, international peace-keeping, etc. Reforms needed? Likely role in resolving the current crisis? Asia scholar James Corcoran joins Pacific Forum, CSIS’s Kerry Gershaneck (recently returning from Thailand and headed back shortly) […]