Ep. 6 - Peace Through Strength with Dr. Nicholas Rostow & Greg Wilson

In this episode, hosts Chris Vance, Lynn Schmidt, and Dr. Merrill Matthews are joined by two distinguished guests: Dr. Nicholas Rostow, Distinguished Research Professor at the National Defense University, former Special Assistant for National Security Affairs to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and ORL’s Vermont State Chair; and Greg Wilson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury Department under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and Senior Advisor to ORL.Together, they discuss the principles of peace through strength, America’s role in the world, the importance of NATO and our international alliances, and how military readiness and American credibility influence global security. They also reflect on the foreign policy legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham and examine the challenges facing U.S. leadership in an increasingly uncertain world.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Peace Through Strength and the Podcast01:26 Meet the Panel: Experts on National Security and Foreign Policy04:02 The Origins of the Republican Party and Its Principles05:47 The Link Between Foreign Policy and Economic Stability07:11 U.S. Support for Ukraine and Global Security08:00 Ukraine as a Test of the International Order09:34 The Threat of Nuclear Proliferation and Russia’s Ambitions11:54 U.S.-Ukraine Nuclear Agreements and Security Commitments12:50 The Role of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Bigger Global Picture13:21 The Impact of Trump’s Foreign Policy on International Alliances14:16 Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea17:54 U.S. Defense Spending and Military Readiness20:44 The Constitution and Presidential War Powers22:02 Congressional Authority and War Declarations24:50 The Importance of NATO and U.S. Commitment29:23 The Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham37:50 Graham’s Bipartisan Efforts and Foreign Policy Legacy43:41 The Post-Trump Republican Party and Future Challenges44:42 Do Americans Care About Foreign Policy?45:56 The Biggest Foreign Policy Challenges for the U.S.47:40 Restoring U.S. Credibility and Alliances48:18 The Role and Goals of U.S. Foreign Policy49:05 The Threat of War and Global Instability50:16 Peace Through Strength in Modern America51:47 Deterrence and U.S. Global LeadershipLinksOur Republican Legacy WebsiteThe Latest ORL Media HitsORL’s Policy StatementsMake a Contribution to Our Republican LegacyDr. Nicholas Rostow's Book: Proportional to the MischiefMerrill Matthews’ Latest ArticlesLynn Schmidt's Latest Articles