Ken Weinstein appears on The Civic Brief to discuss geopolitical flashpoints, the United States’ strategy, global legitimacy, the Indo-Pacific, narco-terrorism, China’s rise, and the future of American engagement. He highlights Taiwan’s internal challenges, Middle East recalibrations, and the role of industrial capacity in Western security.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi inspect a guard of honor on October 29, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Getty Images)