
STRAT – Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, is a forum with a preparedness mindset. Mitigating risks, creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats, and understanding the objectives of a Business Continuity Plan. This is the podcast for leaders who are committed to being prepared. The program is hosted by retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessm... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The conflict with Iran is entering a far more dangerous stage as military operations expand beyond traditional battlefield targets and increasingly focus on critical infrastructure across the region. This episode of STRAT has retired Marine Intellige... more
Drone technology is rapidly transforming the battlefield, and its strategic consequences are becoming impossible to ignore. This episode of STRAT with Hal Kempfer examines how autonomous air, sea, and ground systems are redefining military operations... more
Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are testing more than regional stability—they are challenging the future of global commerce, maritime security, and U.S. strategic credibility — and are provocations that have now effectively ended the ceasefire... more
As geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, this episode examines four major international developments that could reshape the global strategic landscape in the months ahead. The discussion begins with STRAT host Hal Kempfer talking about Ukraine's ... more
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The program delivers high-siveau geopolitical risk analysis with a focus on strategy, security, and business continuity. Episodes frequently dissect global flashpoints—Western Hemisphere stability, Middle East tensions, energy markets, and maritime chokepoints—through a risk-assessment lens, highlighting how policy decisions, military posture, and economic incentives ripple into markets and corporate strategy. A standout trait is the monologue-style, deep-dive delivery by a retired Marine intelligence officer paired with an investment professional, offering both on-the-ground operational insight and long-horizon financial risk context. This makes it valuable for leaders seeking rigorous scenario planning, threat awareness, and practical imp... more
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