Welcome to The View from the Front. My name is Stan and this is the August 10th edition.
Today, we are talking about several topics that I think will interest you!
We’ve been exploring what exactly is happening with the Ukrainian offensive. Last week, we explored four possibilities. And this week, there’s been some new information that’s come out that I want to cover. I think you’ll find this new information really interesting, to say the least.
I’ll also talk about the Ukraine war from a strategic level some, as well. Because that also matters.
And then I’ll flip it and look at it a moment from the Russian side or perspective.
We’ll talk about an incident that happened between China and the Philippines.
And then we’ll move to our own military.
There are three really important things going on with our military this week, including the deployment of Marines off the coast of Iran. Something you definitely need to hear about.
Finally, at the end, we’ll cover some motivation and wisdom as always. And I’ll do make sure we have timestamps included, so you can jump to certain sections or tell your friends about parts they really need to listen to.
Timestamps:
Timestamp: 2:52. The latest possibilities on what’s really going on with Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Timestamp: 18:48. Three positive things that have happened that has to have Vladimir Putin worried.
Timestamp: 23:53. A look at the Russian invasion from the strategic perspective. What is probably going through Putin’s mind right now?
Timestamp: 30:29. China again tries to intimidate a neighbor. This isn’t just about the U.S. and China out in the Pacific.
Timestamp: 33:41. There are three really important things going on with our military this week, including the deployment of Marines off the coast of Iran. Something you definitely need to hear about.
Timestamp: 45:37. Motivation and wisdom, just for you.
If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.
For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.
Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:
Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)
Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)
And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and wisdom at the end of each episode.
Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.
Source notes:
Ukraine's war of attrition can break Russia—and it won't take years
‘It’s Not a Sprint,’ Ukraine’s Marines Insist. ‘It’s a Marathon.’
Western allies receive increasingly ‘sobering’ updates on Ukraine’s counteroffensive: ‘This is the most difficult time of the war’
Bridge attack links:
https://www.threads.net/@kyivindependent_official/post/CvoLGAAMNOK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.threads.net/@thestudyofwar/post/CvoGbJVsJZd/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
David Ignatius column: Putin chokes on the Ukrainian ‘porcupine’
China ship incident with Philippines:
Military news about American forces.
U.S. Forces Arrive to Support Deterrence Efforts at Strait of Hormuz
U.S. moves to put Marines on commercial ships to stop Iranian seizures
U.S.-Iraq work on security cooperation
That’s it for this edition.
As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.
So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.
Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.
Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.
And with that, I’m out.
Love and peace,
Stan R. Mitchell
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Podcast Episode 8-10-23. The Ukrainian offensive turns to a ferocious slog. American troops deploy closer to Iran. And China tests a neighboring country. Plus plenty of motivation and wisdom!