In Part 2 of Rethinking Culture in the Context of Civil-Military Relations, Dr. Rubinstein and Dr. Zoli discuss the strategic effectiveness of DoD efforts to engage culturally in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as debate enduring questions regarding these efforts’ processes and outcomes.
Series: The HDIAC Podcast
The HDIAC Podcast features discussions with Subject Matter Experts on emerging topics in the fields of Alternative energy, Biometrics, CBRN Defense, Cultural Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Defense & Security, Medical, and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Training, One-on-one, and round-table discussions are held to provide insight into highly technical topics and increase user awareness.
Geopolitics of Climate Change: Why India and China Matter for US National Security – Part 1 of 2
In the first installment of a two-part series on the Geopolitics of Climate Change, Ambassador Rich Kauzlarich interviews Dr. Andrew Light, discussing the evolution of climate change diplomacy alongside the emergence of climate vulnerability through the lens of global security. The conversation overviews emerging climate threats to U.S. interests overseas, the future of the global…
Geopolitics of Climate Change: Why India and China Matter for US National Security – Part 2 of 2
In the second installment of this two-part series, Ambassador Rich Kauzlarich and Dr. Andrew Light discuss opportunities for global cooperation on energy innovation and climate policy. The conversation includes how the economic and development needs of India and China create opportunity for cooperation, the Paris Agreement, and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Watch the podcast…
Rethinking Culture in the Context of Civil-Military Relations – Part 1 of 3
This podcast is the first in a multi-part series discussing the impact of culture in the context of civil-military relations. In this episode, Dr. Corri Zoli and Dr. Robert Rubinstein explore definitions of culture and discuss how different organizational cultures have led the U.S. military and humanitarian groups to pursue divergent on-the-ground security strategies in conflict zones.
The Intersection of Energy Security and Resilience
Dr. Tonya Neaves interviews Dr. J.P. Auffret and Dr. Paul Houser regarding changes in the energy supply chain and implications for national security. The discussion includes an overview of the critical importance of reliable energy, the push toward renewables, emerging threats to the power grid, challenges specific to the Washington, DC region, and considerations for…
Nano Sensors
Dr. Tom Webster, a professor of chemical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, is studying the ways that nanotechnology can be used to improve the future of medicine. The use of nanosensors shows great promise in revolutionizing medical device performance. These micro sensors can detect cell attachment on devices, such as hip implants, to determine…
Alternative Energy for Resilience
This video podcast focuses on using alternative energy technologies to enhance resilience. Eliza Hotchkiss, Technical Lead for Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), explains the importance of energy resiliency and how alternative energy systems can be designed to enhance resilience. She will also discuss how alternative energy solutions are currently…
Tech Talks: 3D Mapping Techniques
Tissue engineering: it’s an emerging field of biomedical science that holds great promise for helping warfighters recover from injuries or disease–and one poised for a major expansion Together with Dr. Chi Hwan Lee at Purdue University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the growing global tissue engineering market which is being driven by advancements…
Tech Talks: Keto Diet for Warfighter Nutrition
The ketogenic diet: it’s not just a health fad or a trick for weight loss, but a scientifically sound approach to nutrition – and a credible means of optimizing warfighter health and performance. Together with researchers for Ohio State University, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses the science behind a well-formulated ketogenic diet and…
Tech Talks: Solar-Enabled Water Treatment for DoD Facilities and Forward Operating Bases
Protecting the nation from threats at home and abroad requires an assured supply of clean drinking water – and lots of it. Together with researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, HDIAC Subject Matter Expert Joel Hewett discusses new technologies in development that can help assure an uninterrupted supply of drinking water for those who…
