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What Would A U.S. Invasion Of Cuba Look Like?

What Would A U.S. Invasion Of Cuba Look Like?

Length 8:56

Could the United States actually invade Cuba? In this clip, Mike Baker speaks with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer about the growing pressure campaign against Havana, the state of Cuba’s military, and what a modern U.S. invasion of the island might look like. They discuss the strategic challenges, potential objectives, and whether such a scenario is realistic in today’s geopolitical environment.

How Xi Jinping Insulted Donald Trump During The Beijing Summit

How Xi Jinping Insulted Donald Trump During The Beijing Summit

Length 8:08

Mike Baker speaks with author Gordon Chang about the high-stakes summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, including the tense diplomatic optics, China’s growing alignment with Russia, and why some observers believe Xi deliberately tried to undermine and embarrass Trump on the world stage.
Thumbnail: Mike and Gordon Chang. Background: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during the Beijing summit handshake or standing side-by-side — but with Xi looking smug or stern while Trump appears annoyed. Chinese and American flag in the background.

How Ukrainian Drone Warfare Turned The Tide Against Russia

How Ukrainian Drone Warfare Turned The Tide Against Russia

Length 9:06

Mike Baker speaks with Christina Harward of the Institute for the Study of War about the growing impact of Ukraine’s drone warfare campaign, including how mid-range strikes on Russian supply lines, fuel depots, and air defense systems are slowing Moscow’s offensive and helping Ukraine regain momentum in parts of the battlefield.
Thumbnail: Mike and Christina Harward. Background: Background: Ukrainian FPV drones flying over a battlefield with exploding Russian armored vehicles or burning supply depots. Faint battlefield map overlays and drone targeting graphics behind them. Small image of Vladimir Putin in the background looking tense or concerned.