George Kennan Roundtable Part 10: We'll take Islam and Littoral Ships for $500

George Kennan Roundtable Part 10: We'll take Islam and Littoral Ships for $500

Author: Semaj McDowell April 22, 2022 Duration: 2:04:14

You missed us didn't you? Welcome back to the George Kennan Roundtable where we discussed two topics that literally have nothing to do with each other but super important to the developing trends of modern geopolitics: Islam and Littoral Combat Ships in Navy Strategy.

In the first hour of the podcast, the Roundtable discusses the intricacies of Islam and the nuances among the prominent schools of jurisprudence. Here we set the foundations for a new series that will encompass Islamic history, Islamic regional geopolitics, and the growth of political Islam across the Greater MENA and Islamic World.

In the second hour, we discuss the role of Littoral Combat Ships for modern naval strategy and force posturing. With a conversation dominated by a former Marine and upcoming Naval cadet, the role of littoral combat ships are examined while explaining their usage for US force posturing and Chinese naval ambitions in the Asia Pacific and Africa.


The Geopolitical Pivot, hosted by Semaj McDowell, is for anyone trying to make sense of the profound shifts reshaping our world. It moves beyond daily headlines to examine the deeper historical currents and strategic decisions that are dismantling the old, American-led order and forging a new, complex, and multi-polar international system. Each episode is a deep dive into the forces-political, economic, and historical-that explain our current moment. You'll hear detailed analysis on how decades of policy and conflict have led us here, and thoughtful exploration of the possible futures that lie ahead. This podcast doesn't offer simple answers but provides the context needed to understand the great transition of our age. It’s an essential guide for parsing the constant flux of global power, asking not just "how did we get here?" but crucially, "where do we go from here?" Tune in for a rigorous, engaging, and necessary conversation about the defining geopolitical journey of the 21st century.
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