Global I.Q. Podcast

For decades, missile defense has been one of the hardest problems in national security. The threats have grown: more countries, more missiles, more advanced systems. The Golden Dome initiative aims to meet that challenge by building a next-generation shield over the U.S. homeland, using new technology and integrated systems to counter modern threats. Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler spent his career at the heart of this work. He led missile defense operations at the highest levels and helped shape how America approaches deterrence and defense. He brings firsthand insight into what it takes to protect the homeland and what Golden Dome will demand to succeed. We’ll explore what the Golden Dome initiative is and why it matters now. We’ll also look at the key challenges ahead – operational, strategic, and technical – and what success could mean for the U.S. and its allies. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Lieutenant General Daniel L. Karbler (Ret.), U.S. Army, is a senior adviser (non-resident) with the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a member of its advisory board. For over three decades, Karbler served our nation in a variety of positions in the United States and around the world. An expert in complex air and missile defense and space operations, he has extensive experience in effectively leading military commands, conducting operations, requirements and capability development, test and evaluation, and budget formulation. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw changes in Department of Defense strategic missions and led major mergers, restructuring, and relocation of organizations as directed by the President of the United States. Prior to retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant General, he led the U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command. He has conducted numerous interviews and guest lectured on the topics of strategic leadership at various think tank, media, and academic venues and is a published author with War on the Rocks. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Joe DeAntona is the executive director of Requirements & Capabilities within Customer Growth and Transformation at Raytheon, a business of RTX. He leads teams focused on global customer requirements, leveraging industry-leading Raytheon technology and products to develop the most capable solutions. . . Do you believe in the importance of international education and connections? The nonprofit World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by gifts from people like you, who share our passion for engaging in dialogue on global affairs and building bridges of understanding. While the Council is not currently charging admission for virtual events, we ask you to please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help us keep the conversation going through informative public programs and targeted events for students and teachers. Donate: https://www.dfwworld.org/donate

Join us for a conversation with Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, co-authors of the new book "Regime Change," on Donald Trump’s first year back in office. Drawing on hundreds of interviews from inside the administration, Haberman and Swan will explore how presidential decision-making has shaped U.S. foreign policy this year, from a new military engagement in the Middle East to market reactions to major policy shifts, and how allies and adversaries abroad are interpreting this second Trump term. The conversation will center on what deep, sourced access reveals about how American power is being exercised and perceived on the world stage.

In 1981, Iran’s revolution had thrown the region into turmoil and the Cold War was entering its final decade. In the middle of this unrest, a KGB officer in Tehran turned to British intelligence with a secret only they could keep quiet. That choice set off one of the most remarkable spy stories of the era. Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Ben Macintyre about the true story of Vladimir Kuzichkin. Drawing on new archives and firsthand interviews for his new book, Macintyre will discuss how a Soviet double agent worked inside a crumbling regime, how MI6 planned his escape while the KGB and Iranian agents closed in, and what this case reveals about the hidden world of Cold War spycraft. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ben Macintyre is a writer-at-large for The Times (UK) and the author of the upcoming book Redwood: The Untold Story of the Cold War’s Most Extraordinary Spy. He is the bestselling author of Agent Sonya, The Spy and the Traitor, A Spy Among Friends, Double Cross, Operation Mincemeat, Agent Zigzag, Rogue Heroes, and Prisoners of the Castle, among other books. Macintyre has also written and presented BBC documentaries of his work. . . Do you believe in the importance of international education and connections? The nonprofit World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by gifts from people like you, who share our passion for engaging in dialogue on global affairs and building bridges of understanding. While the Council is not currently charging admission for virtual events, we ask you to please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help us keep the conversation going through informative public programs and targeted events for students and teachers. Donate: https://www.dfwworld.org/donate

Part 4 of 4 in the 2026 International Perspectives Series. For 75 years, NATO has anchored U.S. and European security. It has shaped how America projects power, deters threats, and works with its allies. Now the alliance faces new pressures: Shifting threats, disputes over burden-sharing, and deeper questions about America’s global role are all in play. Policymakers must weigh different paths forward, each with real stakes for national security, economic influence, and world order. We’ll look at why the balance between restraint and engagement matters, and what it could mean for America’s influence, security, and global partnerships in the years ahead. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Jeffrey A. Engel is the David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. A Senior Fellow of the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies, and graduate of Cornell University, he additionally studied at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University, and received his M.A. and Ph.D. in American history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before serving as a John M. Olin Postdoctoral Fellow in International Security Studies at Yale University. David J. Kramer serves as the Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute. Prior to joining the Bush Institute, he taught at Florida International University’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, where he also was Senior Fellow in the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights and Diplomacy and Director for European and Eurasian Affairs. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Jess Koloini is the President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. . . Do you believe in the importance of international education and connections? The nonprofit World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by gifts from people like you, who share our passion for engaging in dialogue on global affairs and building bridges of understanding. While the Council is not currently charging admission for virtual events, we ask you to please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help us keep the conversation going through informative public programs and targeted events for students and teachers. Donate: https://www.dfwworld.org/donate

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Andrew Card leaned down and whispered eleven words into the ear of President George W. Bush: “A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack.” As White House Chief of Staff, Card was at the center of the most consequential crisis in modern American history – present in the room, on the plane, and at the table as the nation responded to the unthinkable. Twenty-five years later, join us for an extraordinary evening of reflection with Andrew Card. Drawing on his firsthand experience, Card will share what it was like to navigate those first hours and days, how American foreign policy and national security were reshaped in the aftermath, and what the past quarter century has revealed about resilience, leadership, and the enduring stakes of global engagement. ABOUT THE SPEAKER As chief of staff for President George W. Bush, assistant to the president/deputy chief of staff for President George H. W. Bush, and special assistant and director of intergovernmental affairs for President Reagan, Andrew H. Card, Jr. has been at the center of U.S. politics for decades. At President Bush’s side on September 11, 2001, Card was a unique witness to history on that fateful day and the years that followed. After leaving Washington, Andy Card led Franklin Pierce University as President until 2016, held academic leadership roles at Texas A&M University, chaired the National Endowment for Democracy, and served as CEO of The George & Barbara Bush Foundation. ABOUT THE MODERATOR Will Cain joined FOX News Channel in 2020 and currently serves as host of The Will Cain Show. He is also the host of the Will Cain Country podcast on FOX News Audio where he merges the worlds of news and sports, with a spotlight on listener interaction. From 2020 to 2025, Cain served as the co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend, FNC’s top-rated weekend morning show. In this capacity, he presented interviews with key newsmakers and figures including President Donald Trump, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. . . Do you believe in the importance of international education and connections? The nonprofit World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth is supported by gifts from people like you, who share our passion for engaging in dialogue on global affairs and building bridges of understanding. While the Council is not currently charging admission for virtual events, we ask you to please consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help us keep the conversation going through informative public programs and targeted events for students and teachers. Donate: https://www.dfwworld.org/donate