Show of Force

WIIS West without question condemns the action of Vladimir Putin, the Russian State Duma, and any of the benefactors of his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.This episode was recorded one week ago and addresses the grandiose nature of Putin's type of leadership and how, reflexively, it creates an environment of drama that bleeds into being interpreted as entertainment. Dr. Myrton Runn

Borderline/Feels like I'm going to loose my mind! No, we're not quoting 1980s Madonna for fun: we are expressing our frustration at the mottled mess that is the news coming daily from the Russian/Ukrainian conflict. Entering in a Show of Force today is Summer Gary, scholar of all things Russian. Please come with us as we pour this situation on the floor and try to pick out the indi

Check it to wreak it; let's begin!Lisa Berkley is back, and she's a Dr. now. Not only that, she's a president again! Lisa and Lila will be co-Presidenting WIIS West and are giving you a lengthy teaser trailer of what that means for the organization and what's to come, not the least of which is a partnership with Crown College at UC-Santa Cruz. So brew your favorite warm beverage an

Can you believe we're finally back?! Happy MLK Day! This shorter episode is just with our President Lila Green, bringing you briefly into what to expect in 2022, while also briefly discussing why were were largely MIA during 2021. Please join us and expect us around every 2 weeks going forward.

Caitlin Jamison of the National Defense University is back and ready to wax on effective solutions for a better capitol defense regime following the stark realities of the Capitol Insurrection on January 6th. Youtube Channel: Georgetown University Wargaming Society Webinar Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLO2OjZ8Nq5u18DanJ8s74wwDYpXuFR08

Hasta la Pasta, 2020! Taylor and Lila toast the end of an era in a discussion of Biden's cabinet picks, which includes musings on the positive potential of the future. Happy New Year!

In a WIIS West first, we are being officially lead by a co-Presidency! This episode introduces our new co-President, Taylor Hadnot, as we discuss the critical importance and need for female leadership in the security sector.

Today we talk about grief: how we deal with our own, how we deal with others, and how the right leadership is fundamental to coping and working through. We are joined by Dr. Lisa Berkley, founder and president of the Institute for Inner Economy and Chairperson of the Board for WIIS West. Main URL of IIE: http://innereconomy.com/ Dr. Berkley's email: [email protected] Fmr. Secre

"Shall.We.Play.A.Game?" Wargames is not just a rad movie from the 1980's anymore! It is a profession that is alive and well and, YES - there are women that do it. Caitlin Jamison is a Wargame Designer at the National Defense University in Virginia, and she joins us today to talk about the value of wargames, where they stand today, and why it's fundamental that we get more women int

Today we are joined by the co-Founders and co-Directors of the inaugural West Coast branch of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS), Jasmine Sturdifen and Nomsa Ndongwe. Instagram & Twitter handle: @wcapswestcoast, LinkedIn - group and a page Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-launch-women-of-color-advancing-peace-and-security-west-coast-tickets-10943548