May 23, 2026 - Dr. Lani Kass (Prof of Military Strategy & Ops) - US Strategy with China & Iran, Memorial Day Tribute
From Frontlines of Freedom ™ by BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)
May 23, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Dr. Lani Kass discusses US strategy with China and Iran while honoring Memorial Day.
The Full Measure of Memorial Day (remembering servicemember deaths from American Revolution to Opn Epic Fury). Special Guest: Dr. Lani Kass has 50 years of national security service, including 20 as a professor of military strategy and ops at the National War College. She joins us to discuss strategy with China, Iran, and even Cuba. Topics include how China and Iran are working together against us, why it's difficult to negotiate with Iran's holy warriors, why the ceasefire was a terrible idea, and predictions on the fall of Cuba. A song to listen to every Memorial Day: Sgt MacKenzie - We Were Soldiers Soundtrack
People in this episode
Host: BGEN Ernie Audino
Guest: Dr. Lani Kass
Topics covered
- US strategy with China
- US strategy with Iran
- Memorial Day tribute
- national security
- military strategy
- negotiation challenges
Keywords
- military strategy
- national security
- China
- Iran
- Cuba
- Memorial Day
- negotiation
- Opn Epic Fury
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National War College
Books & works: Sgt MacKenzie - We Were Soldiers Soundtrack
Places: China, Iran, Cuba
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