In this episode of the Bulwark Podcast, retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling shares a troubling global threat assessment. He points to persistent instability in the Middle East and expresses serious concerns about Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, fearing a potential collapse. Hertling also highlights the alarming rise of China's military power. On the home front, he critiques the appointment of inexperienced individuals to crucial national security roles, warning that this could jeopardize intelligence sharing and alliances. Despite these grim challenges, Hertling finds a silver lining in the outlook of young people joining the military, noting that they seem more dedicated to service than caught up in culture wars.
