In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Sherri Goodman, former Pentagon Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, about her new book ‘Threat Multiplier Climate Military Leadership in the Fight for Global Security.’ Goodman elaborates on the intersection of climate change and national security, emphasizing the concept of climate as a ‘threat multiplier’ that exacerbates global instability. The conversation covers the evolution of military strategies to incorporate environmental stewardship, the impacts of climate change on military operations, and the importance of resilience and preparedness. Goodman also discusses the geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the role of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the need for a climate-informed defense strategy. With an upcoming election, the discussion underscores the significance of leadership in addressing climate threats.
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Jim Hanson is Chief Editor for the Middle East Forum : https://www.meforum.org/jim-hanson
He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including “Winning the Second Civil War – Without Firing a Shot” and “Cut Down the Black Flag – A Plan to Defeat ISIS”.
Rescue Warriors
Since its inception more than 200 years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1.1 million people. Yet, despite having more than fifty thousand active and reserve members, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the U.S. military.
Rear Admiral, Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.): https://www.maritime.dot.gov/office-administrator/key-personnel/rear-admiral-ann-c-phillips-us-navy-ret
Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.) was sworn in as the 20th Administrator for the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration on May 16, 2022. As head of the Maritime Administration, Phillips advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, to include the movement of goods, supply chain, as well as the U.S. maritime industry, environment and compliance, ports and waterways infrastructure, and strategic sealift. She engages public and private stakeholders in the maritime industry and oversees the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
Leon E. Panetta- Former Secretary of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/article/602799/
Leon Edward Panetta served as the 23rd Secretary of Defense from July 2011 to February 2013.Before joining the Department of Defense, Mr. Panetta served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from February 2009 to June 2011. Mr. Panetta led the agency and managed human intelligence and open source collection programs on behalf of the intelligence community.
The Center for Climate & Security: https://climateandsecurity.org/
The greater the impact of climate change, the greater our awareness of the security challenges it’s leaving in its wake. In recent years, there has been a relative deluge of research in this space.
Tyndall Air Force Base: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/
Admiral James Foggo III: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_G._Foggo_III
A retired United States Navy admiral who last served as commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples.
Former Secretary of Defense Mattis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Mattis
An American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019.
Michael Sfraga: https://www.state.gov/biographies/michael-sfraga/
AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS
Secretary Lloyd Austin: tyndall.af.mil/About/Civil-Service-Employment/
Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th and current United States Secretary of Defense since January 22, 2021.
Deputy Secretary of Defense – Kathleen H. Hicks: https://www.defense.gov/About/Deputy-Secretary-of-Defense/
Kathleen H. Hicks is the 35th deputy secretary of defense, sworn in on Feb. 9, 2021. Most recently, she served as senior vice president and director of the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Previously, she served in varying leadership roles within DOD, including principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, leading the development of the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance.
Threat Multiplier – Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier
Blue Frontier: www.bluefront.org
Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild.
Inland Ocean Coalition: www.inlandoceancoalition.org
Building land-to-sea stewardship – the inland voice for ocean protection
Fluid Studios: www.fluidstudios.org
Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.
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