Global Tensions from Tehran to Beijing
From From the Crows' Nest by Association of Old Crows
March 4, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the US and Israel's attack on Iran and the modernization of China's military in the context of global tensions.
Host Ken Miller is first joined by USAF Col. (Ret.) Jeffrey Fischer, author and now CEO of Fischer Aerospace , to discuss the breaking news of the US and Israel's attack on Iran and what it could mean for the region. Then, Ken sits down with Dean Cheng, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and Non-Resident Fellow at the George Washington University Space Policy Institute. They take a deep dive into the modernization of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the evolving security dynamics across the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on China's pursuit of information dominance. The conversation explores how the PLA is adapting its doctrine and capabilities in the EMS, and what that means for the US and its allies. We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes by emailing host Ken Miller at host@fromthecrowsnest.org or visit us on our Instagram @fromthecrowsnestpodcast. To learn more about today’s topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage .
People in this episode
Host: Ken Miller
Guests: Jeffrey Fischer, Dean Cheng
Topics covered
- US-Israel relations
- Iran conflict
- China military modernization
- Indo-Pacific security dynamics
- information dominance
- People's Liberation Army
Keywords
- US
- Israel
- Iran
- China
- military
- security
- information dominance
- PLA
- Indo-Pacific
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fischer Aerospace, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, George Washington University Space Policy Institute
Places: Iran, China, Indo-Pacific
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