Part 2 of 2 – The Tigray War in Ethiopia, which began in November of last year, has killed thousands, displaced millions, and has fueled a devastating humanitarian crisis in the region. This week, co-hosts Elisa and Yvette are joined by Cameron Hudson of the Atlantic Council to discuss the latest developments in this ongoing civil war. What approach is the Biden administration taking to address this crisis? And what actions could draw the U.S. further into the conflict?

Cameron Hudson is a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/cameron-hudson/

The Ethiopia-Tigray Crisis with Cameron Hudson (Part 2)

The second largest country in Africa, Sudan, recently experienced a coup. This is the second upset to Sudan’s ruling structure in less than 36 months. This week, co-hosts Elisa and Yvette are joined by Darin Johnson, professor of law at Howard University, who helps unpack these recent developments in Sudan while continuing our series on the strategic importance of the Horn of Africa. Why should Americans take interest in Sudan? What is Sudan’s history with international terrorism as well as counterterrorism operations? And what does the future hold for the U.S.-Sudan relationship?

Darin Johnson is a professor of law at Howard University:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IquHYEY-7F0O6FZ70wQn9ueqAGpuWP9i/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115287310253365681610&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Evolving Coup in Sudan with Darin Johnson

In our first episode of the Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat series, co-hosts Elisa and Yvette welcome on Matthew Gianni, Co-Founder, Political and Policy Advisor for the Deep Sea Conservation Commission. With over 30 years experience in marine conservation, Matt breaks down the fundamentals of seabed mining with a focus on the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ). What laws and treaties govern the CCZ? And why is it of strategic interest to our allies and enemies alike?

Matthew Gianni is the Co-Founder, Political and Policy Advisor for the Deep Sea Conservation Commission:
http://www.savethehighseas.org/about-us/board-of-directors/matthew-gianni/

Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat is a five-part series on the national and global security risks of deep sea mining. The ocean floor contains vast quantities of minerals critical for powering today’s technologies, from rechargeable batteries to advanced defense applications. The Clarion Clipperton Zone is ground zero, as companies and countries alike race to stake claim over this new mining frontier. Yet the potential for environmental damage is great––scraping the ocean floor to extract rare minerals could destroy deep sea habitats, dismantle ocean ecosystems, and dig us into far worse problems than supply and demand. In this series we’ll discuss the laws of mining the sea, who’s getting involved, the private sector’s role, and what a seabed mining future might look like for a fragile planet earth.

Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat: The Laws of the Sea with Matt Gianni (Part 1)

(Part 2 of 2) - There is a major flaw in the international shipping industry: the determination of ultimate ownership. This secrecy leads to unfathomable corruption without consequence. This week, host Elisa is joined by award-winning reporter, Matthew Campbell, to discuss his new book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. The book illustrates the shocking corruption and inner workings of the international shipping industry, told through the lens of the 2011 Brillante Virtuoso hijacking and its aftermath. During a time when piracy ran rapid, why was the Brillante Virtuoso hijacking such an unusual case? In Part 2 of his interview, Matthew unpacks the global impacts of this corruption, and how he got started tracking such a fascinating story.

Matthew Campbell is a reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek and the co-author of Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy:
https://www.matthew-campbell.com/bio

References:

Campbell, Matthew, and Kit Chellel. Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. Penguin Random House, 2022:
https://www.matthew-campbell.com/dead-in-the-water

The Jones Act of 1920:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/jones_act

“UK and EU hit Russian oil cargoes with insurance ban.” Financial Times. May 2022:
https://www.ft.com/content/10372dd3-be3c-42b9-982b-241a38efcc88

Check out the new U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:
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The Lawless Secrecy of International Shipping with Matthew Campbell  (Part 2)

There's no denying the gender pay gap. Since 2000, the gender pay gap has held steady at about 20% despite all strides towards equality. Is the glass ceiling still holding strong? This week, host Elisa is joined by Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, and author of Machiavelli for Women. Stacey brings with her a wealth of data and workplace knowledge, from how to get your opinions heard in a meeting to navigating the most complex of power dynamics. How are women perceived differently than men? And through a national security lens, how critical is it to have diverse voices at the forefront of decision making?

Stacey Vanek Smith is the Co-Host of The Indicator from Planet Money, Correspondent for Planet Money, and author of Machiavelli for Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplace:
https://www.npr.org/people/350888943/stacey-vanek-smith

Stacey Vanek Smith, Machiavelli for Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplace. Gallery Books, 2022:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Machiavelli-for-Women/Stacey-Vanek-Smith/9781982121754

References:

An Anthology: 60 Years of Transformation | National Security Law:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_national_security/publications/aba-standing-committee-on-law-and-national-security-60-th-anniversary-an-anthology/

The New U.S. Intelligence Community Law Sourcebook, 2021-2022 Edition – 25% OFF with code: ICLS25:
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Machiavelli for Women and Winning the Workplace with Stacey Vanek Smith

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