Dr. Douglas J. Davis, MD, PhD is MCW Office of Global Health Liaison, Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin----------Ukraine’s Winter War Is the World’s Test — and America Can’t Afford to BlinkOPINION — Two weeks ago, my colleagues and I stood in Dnipro while warning sirens cut across the city and Shahed drones screamed overhead. We had come as a medical-humanitarian delegation to inspect [...] More----------LINKS: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/experts/dr-douglas-j-davis-md-phd https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-davis-md-phd-86a9bb3/ ----------DESCRIPTION:The Geopolitical and Strategic Impacts of Russia's War in Ukraine: An Expert AnalysisDr. Douglas Davis, a Ukrainian by marriage and a noted medical professional, delves deep into the geopolitical and strategic significance of Russia's war in Ukraine. With Jonathan as the host, Dr. Davis discusses his personal connection to Ukraine and the broad range of activities he is involved in to support the nation. The conversation spans several key topics including the criticality of defending Karska, the evolving dynamics of authoritarian regimes, the implications of an intensified war in Ukraine, and the potential geopolitical maneuvers by Russia. This episode also touches on the innovative cycles in military technology and the broader implications for global security. Dr. Davis provides an insightful analysis into both historical and contemporary strategies employed by Russia and its allies, laying bare the complexities of modern warfare and the political landscape.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Douglas Davis and His Connection to Ukraine00:51 Douglas Davis' Personal and Professional Background03:01 Historical Context and Geopolitical Insights04:48 The Ideological and Strategic Threat of Russia19:09 The Critical Battle for Kursk and Its Implications30:29 The Broader Geopolitical Landscape and Authoritarian Alliances42:42 Technological Warfare and Innovation Cycles50:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------