<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-957x957+3+83_14645155.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> So in the middle of my flu and pneumonia the student reps put together this awesome debate between me on the side of the USA and Ulises on the side of the evil chinese government. I think i won the dabate, but i may be being overly optimistic... tell us what you think. time for some feedback damnit!!!! THE STUDENT REPS ARE AWESOME! SO HELPFUL AND A KEEN INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME JOB WITH SUCH A SHORT PLANNING PHASE.

So in the middle of my flu and pneumonia the student reps put together this awesome debate between me on the side of the USA and Ulises on the side of the evil chinese government. I think i won the dabate, but i may be being overly optimistic... tell us what you think. time for some feedback damnit!!!! THE STUDENT REPS ARE AWESOME! SO HELPFUL AND A KEEN INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME JOB WITH SUCH A SHORT PLANNING PHASE.

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China vs. the USA in the Pacific: a debate between me and Ulises. BTW, Im on the american side

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-0x0+0+0_14542260.jpeg" alt="itunes pic" /> Hey everyone, back with a new xmas special. with guest starts sarah, gudi, valentina and anonymous (ok facundo). It was ready before xmas, but I decided to wait to post in until now. This year we literally covered everything from the origins of christianity, science, SMELLY international relations (listen to find out what that means) to donald trump, and AMLO among other topics. Im sure the #Putin is somewhere in there as well.Awesome new audio equipment, Lots of laughs, lots of jokes in bad taste, so if you are a bit sensitive about these kinds of things, this podcast is NOT for you. (dont worry, its not that bad) ENJOY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Hey everyone, back with a new xmas special. with guest starts sarah, gudi, valentina and anonymous (ok facundo). It was ready before xmas, but I decided to wait to post in until now. This year we literally covered everything from the origins of christianity, science, SMELLY international relations (listen to find out what that means) to donald trump, and AMLO among other topics. Im sure the #Putin is somewhere in there as well.Awesome new audio equipment, Lots of laughs, lots of jokes in bad taste, so if you are a bit sensitive about these kinds of things, this podcast is NOT for you. (dont worry, its not that bad) ENJOY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

The 3rd annual security perimeter 2019 XMAS and NEW YEAR special!

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-0x0+0+0_14526337.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> OK. So this episode looks at the North Africa Campaign and Barbarossa. OMG. HOW PROFOUNDLY STUPID CAN THEY BE. The little corporal (HITLER) made some REALLY REALLY REALLY smart strategic choices during this period (NOT). And thank GOD they listened to him. I mean how stupid can you get? and I dont mean the choice to invade Russia, but rather what the Little Corporal (aka THAT MAN as referred to by churchill) made the german army do when the invasion had already begun. The russians didnt win mr. #putin, but rather, hitler and the rest of the IDIOTS around him lost it. ALSO ALSO ALSO: AWESOME NEW AUDIO EQUIPMENT... so no more crappy sound. Promise. This episode is dedicated to all the NEO-NAZIS OUT THERE! I hope this episode makes you feel all warm and cuddly on the inside. you failed then, you will fail again.

OK. So this episode looks at the North Africa Campaign and Barbarossa. OMG. HOW PROFOUNDLY STUPID CAN THEY BE. The little corporal (HITLER) made some REALLY REALLY REALLY smart strategic choices during this period (NOT). And thank GOD they listened to him. I mean how stupid can you get? and I dont mean the choice to invade Russia, but rather what the Little Corporal (aka THAT MAN as referred to by churchill) made the german army do when the invasion had already begun. The russians didnt win mr. #putin, but rather, hitler and the rest of the IDIOTS around him lost it. ALSO ALSO ALSO: AWESOME NEW AUDIO EQUIPMENT... so no more crappy sound. Promise. This episode is dedicated to all the NEO-NAZIS OUT THERE! I hope this episode makes you feel all warm and cuddly on the inside. you failed then, you will fail again.

MYTHBUSTING WW2: Were the NAZIS great strategists? HAHAHA!!! episode 3 with AWESOME NEW AND IMPROVED SOUND EQUIPMENT!!!

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000_14468083.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> This episode looks at the beginning of the war, when the Germans were making all these "phenomenal" military victories, poland, france, denmark, greece, etc. Well listen in... someone has lied to you. They were not that great and spectacular as you have been taught (ok, except for the french campaign). These FLAWS in german military STRATEGY are gonna come back and bite them in their assess in the next stage of the war. Please NOTE: episode was recorded over time using different mikes, so the sound quality is inconsistent. But still, its fun cause I get to pick on NAZIS!!!

This episode looks at the beginning of the war, when the Germans were making all these "phenomenal" military victories, poland, france, denmark, greece, etc. Well listen in... someone has lied to you. They were not that great and spectacular as you have been taught (ok, except for the french campaign). These FLAWS in german military STRATEGY are gonna come back and bite them in their assess in the next stage of the war. Please NOTE: episode was recorded over time using different mikes, so the sound quality is inconsistent. But still, its fun cause I get to pick on NAZIS!!!

MYTHBUSTING WW2: NAZIS the great strategists? I think not. Part 2

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-250x250+18+7_14404005.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> So this latest installment of the MYTHBUSTING WW2 series looks at Hitler and Nazi`s and the claim that Hitler was a great diplomat in the 30s and the NAZI`s were great military strategists. Nothing could be further from the truth. Listen to find out why. This is a three part series. Part 1 will look at the period leading up to the War. Part II, from 1939 to 1942 and part III from 1942 until the end of the war. Have I ever told you I HATE NAZIS?

So this latest installment of the MYTHBUSTING WW2 series looks at Hitler and Nazi`s and the claim that Hitler was a great diplomat in the 30s and the NAZI`s were great military strategists. Nothing could be further from the truth. Listen to find out why. This is a three part series. Part 1 will look at the period leading up to the War. Part II, from 1939 to 1942 and part III from 1942 until the end of the war. Have I ever told you I HATE NAZIS?

The Saki on sabbatical WW2 MYTHBUSTING PODCAST: Hitler the great diplomat and military strategist? I dont think so

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-695x695+118+22_14387766.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Oh my god!!!!! I cant believe I did this! Yup, this episode of the podcast looks at why the use of the atomic bomb may have justified. Any remaining friends that I have - with this episode - thats it. I think even my family is gonna disown me. WARNING: This is EXTREMELY controvertial. If you are not open minded, dont bother listening. However, if you believe in intellectual freedom, listen on. And write back after you listen! tell me what you think, at securityperimeter@gmail.com

Oh my god!!!!! I cant believe I did this! Yup, this episode of the podcast looks at why the use of the atomic bomb may have justified. Any remaining friends that I have - with this episode - thats it. I think even my family is gonna disown me. WARNING: This is EXTREMELY controvertial. If you are not open minded, dont bother listening. However, if you believe in intellectual freedom, listen on. And write back after you listen! tell me what you think, at securityperimeter@gmail.com

The Saki on sabbatical WW2 MYTHBUSTING PODCAST: THE BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-172x172+0+85_14363461.jpeg" alt="itunes pic" /> So here is the 3rd and final episode on MYTHBUSTING WW2 and the belief that the soviets singlehandedly won the war. This episode looks at the final phase of the war, during and after the landings at Normandy in June of 1944. Russians love to argue that D DAY was a piece of cake, but they conveniently forget what happened at Falais and at the Battle of the Bulge. Listen in to get the details!!!!

So here is the 3rd and final episode on MYTHBUSTING WW2 and the belief that the soviets singlehandedly won the war. This episode looks at the final phase of the war, during and after the landings at Normandy in June of 1944. Russians love to argue that D DAY was a piece of cake, but they conveniently forget what happened at Falais and at the Battle of the Bulge. Listen in to get the details!!!!

The Saki on sabbatical security perimeter podcast: MYTHBUSTING WW2, No the Soviets didnt singlehandedly with the war Part 3 (finale)

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-170x170+32+0_14340791.jpeg" alt="itunes pic" /> So here is part 2 of the "russia did not win ww2 all by itself". In this episode there is a SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN SOUND QUALITY. Sorry for last time, I was trying to figure out a new microphone. This episode looks at the battle of stalingrad, the bombing (flattening) of german cities and the north africa campaign among other things. In the process, I explain that people underestimate what the western allies did before D DAY in june of 1944. Next episode on D DAY. Please feedback!

So here is part 2 of the "russia did not win ww2 all by itself". In this episode there is a SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN SOUND QUALITY. Sorry for last time, I was trying to figure out a new microphone. This episode looks at the battle of stalingrad, the bombing (flattening) of german cities and the north africa campaign among other things. In the process, I explain that people underestimate what the western allies did before D DAY in june of 1944. Next episode on D DAY. Please feedback!

The Saki on Sabbatical security perimeter podcast: MYTHBUSTING WW2. Episode 2, no Russia did not win WW2 all on its own

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-539x539+0+73_14325780.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> ok, so im on sabbatical and i was thinking of a podcast project. I came up with this idea to bust WW2 myths like, "well the NAZI were evil, but they were good military strategists" No they were not. They sucked They were horrible. Thank god the NAZIs made these horrendous military mistakes because it cost them the war. If the Nazis were not there, the german army may have actually won. Another myth: that the verseilles treaty punished the germans so much and that caused WW2 (bullcrap). This specific episode is part 1 of (i think) a 3 part series on the common belief (especially in russia) that the west did nothing and that only russia did the "real" fighting in WW2 (more bullcrap and listen to the episode to find out why) This is gonna be fun for me. I hope you enjoy the series and PLEASE give me some feedback on what you think of it. And it you can think of any other possible WW2 myths that need busting... please suggest. So remember, this first WW2 MYTHBUSTER will probably end up being 3 parts, this one is only part 1. Putin is really gonna hate me after this!!!!

ok, so im on sabbatical and i was thinking of a podcast project. I came up with this idea to bust WW2 myths like, "well the NAZI were evil, but they were good military strategists" No they were not. They sucked They were horrible. Thank god the NAZIs made these horrendous military mistakes because it cost them the war. If the Nazis were not there, the german army may have actually won. Another myth: that the verseilles treaty punished the germans so much and that caused WW2 (bullcrap). This specific episode is part 1 of (i think) a 3 part series on the common belief (especially in russia) that the west did nothing and that only russia did the "real" fighting in WW2 (more bullcrap and listen to the episode to find out why) This is gonna be fun for me. I hope you enjoy the series and PLEASE give me some feedback on what you think of it. And it you can think of any other possible WW2 myths that need busting... please suggest. So remember, this first WW2 MYTHBUSTER will probably end up being 3 parts, this one is only part 1. Putin is really gonna hate me after this!!!!

The Saki on Sabbatical podcast. Busting WW2 Myths part 1: That the west did nothing and Russia won WW2 1/3

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000_14253904.jpeg" alt="itunes pic" /> We are back once again with a new episode. This time with BIOHAZARD, an Ethical Hacker whose career did not start off so ethically if you know what I mean. He remains anonymous throughout the entire episode but if you ever need his help for something, email me at securityperimeter@gmail.com. We have a fascinating discussion about the cyber underworld that so few of know about and he explains just how freaking dangerous it is. I swear, after listening to this you will want to turn your phone, computer, wifi even your power off. This is scary stuff. What is even scarier is that he explains how helpless so many of are because we tend to do very very very very very stupid things when we are online. Finally, its worth listening to what he did that got him in so much trouble with the US Justice Department in the 1990s. Think CYBERTERRORISM and destruction of government property. nuff said.

We are back once again with a new episode. This time with BIOHAZARD, an Ethical Hacker whose career did not start off so ethically if you know what I mean. He remains anonymous throughout the entire episode but if you ever need his help for something, email me at securityperimeter@gmail.com. We have a fascinating discussion about the cyber underworld that so few of know about and he explains just how freaking dangerous it is. I swear, after listening to this you will want to turn your phone, computer, wifi even your power off. This is scary stuff. What is even scarier is that he explains how helpless so many of are because we tend to do very very very very very stupid things when we are online. Finally, its worth listening to what he did that got him in so much trouble with the US Justice Department in the 1990s. Think CYBERTERRORISM and destruction of government property. nuff said.

An interview with an ETHICAL hacker: his name BIOHAZARD

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000_13665394.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Finally!!!! a new episode is up... its been a long time, i know. but its been a crazy semester. its almost over so i should be getting back to normal on the podcast (about 1 every 3 weeks). So in this podcast, Javier Oliva from UNAM, Jose Luis Calderon from INAP and myself discuss how we see national security and intelligence moving forward in mexico. not so much on the threats etc, but much more on the management and legislation. I ripped these talks (with the permission of the speakers of course) from a workshop that I attended last week sponsored by a (unnamed) mexican security institution. there were many speakers nut the three of us seem to on the same page and our talks really complement one another. I have to say that this is probably the first time ever that javier and I agree on something. Its worth listening to the podcast just to hear that! so let me thank Javier and Jose Luis for allowing me to publish their talks. BTW, sorry -- the whole thing is in spanish for those non-spanish speaking followers of the podcast. this time, you are out of luck.

Finally!!!! a new episode is up... its been a long time, i know. but its been a crazy semester. its almost over so i should be getting back to normal on the podcast (about 1 every 3 weeks). So in this podcast, Javier Oliva from UNAM, Jose Luis Calderon from INAP and myself discuss how we see national security and intelligence moving forward in mexico. not so much on the threats etc, but much more on the management and legislation. I ripped these talks (with the permission of the speakers of course) from a workshop that I attended last week sponsored by a (unnamed) mexican security institution. there were many speakers nut the three of us seem to on the same page and our talks really complement one another. I have to say that this is probably the first time ever that javier and I agree on something. Its worth listening to the podcast just to hear that! so let me thank Javier and Jose Luis for allowing me to publish their talks. BTW, sorry -- the whole thing is in spanish for those non-spanish speaking followers of the podcast. this time, you are out of luck.

National Security and Intelligence in Mexico under AMLO

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-161x161+57+5_13214838.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Last year in was Putin, this year its neoliberalism. Valentina, Sarah, Diego, "anonymous", Ines, Carla and I get together to discuss some very serious issues ranging from Neoliberalism, the new Mexican President (AMLO), the Unholy Trinity (neoliberalism, corruption, and organized crime), Wood soup in Venezuela, alternative facts, and exorcisms. Our task is to help the new mexican president figure out how to rid the country of Neoliberalism (I wonder if he knows why its called "neo"). We also discuss the awesomely great fuel shortages in the country and how that is part of the master holy plan to rid mexico of the evil neoliberals. The power of MORENA compels you! What can I say, I blame Neoliberalism.

Last year in was Putin, this year its neoliberalism. Valentina, Sarah, Diego, "anonymous", Ines, Carla and I get together to discuss some very serious issues ranging from Neoliberalism, the new Mexican President (AMLO), the Unholy Trinity (neoliberalism, corruption, and organized crime), Wood soup in Venezuela, alternative facts, and exorcisms. Our task is to help the new mexican president figure out how to rid the country of Neoliberalism (I wonder if he knows why its called "neo"). We also discuss the awesomely great fuel shortages in the country and how that is part of the master holy plan to rid mexico of the evil neoliberals. The power of MORENA compels you! What can I say, I blame Neoliberalism.

The 2019 New Years Security Perimeter Podcast: I blame Neoliberalism

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-424x424+142+0_13134608.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Alan is back for his 3rd podcast! This time of the migration crisis at the US-Mexico border. If you dont remember who Alan Bersin is, he was the former undersecretary responsible for borders and CBP at Homeland Security during the Obama administration and served as the "Border Czar" under Bill Clinton. If someone knows the border and migration, its Alan. He continues to consult in these issues in private/post-goverment life. This "special" episode of the podcast was a discussion between Alan and a whole bunch of students at the ITAM. Very candid and informal, do not miss this episode. dont forget to check out the podcast webpage at thesecurityperimer.com. you can find all the podcast episodes there as well as some other fun stuff like en entire area dedicated to russian fake news.

Alan is back for his 3rd podcast! This time of the migration crisis at the US-Mexico border. If you dont remember who Alan Bersin is, he was the former undersecretary responsible for borders and CBP at Homeland Security during the Obama administration and served as the "Border Czar" under Bill Clinton. If someone knows the border and migration, its Alan. He continues to consult in these issues in private/post-goverment life. This "special" episode of the podcast was a discussion between Alan and a whole bunch of students at the ITAM. Very candid and informal, do not miss this episode. dont forget to check out the podcast webpage at thesecurityperimer.com. you can find all the podcast episodes there as well as some other fun stuff like en entire area dedicated to russian fake news.

Alan Bersin on the migration crisis at the US-Mex border

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000-811x811+109+35_13087857.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> So in this episode, I interview veteran Mexican newsbroadcaster Jorge Berry who flew to Moscow and interviewed Vladimir Putin in 2002 in the Kremlin. Our discussion is less about the issues, and more about the "vibe" he got from Putin. SPOILER ALERT: he doesnt like Putin. In fact Putin did something so nasty, so typically "Putin" to him... I wont tell you what it is. You gotta hear the podcast to find out, but Putin is a nasty, NASTY dude. I also got to ask Jorge his opinion on a certain aspect of Putin's personal life and Jorge gives me an answer! Again, you have to listen to the podcast to find out more. This will certainly get me on Putin´s list (I hope so). Thanks Jorge, this podcast episode was fun! lots of laughs! please checkout the podcast webpage for some fun filed facts about Putin at http://thesecurityperimeter.com

So in this episode, I interview veteran Mexican newsbroadcaster Jorge Berry who flew to Moscow and interviewed Vladimir Putin in 2002 in the Kremlin. Our discussion is less about the issues, and more about the "vibe" he got from Putin. SPOILER ALERT: he doesnt like Putin. In fact Putin did something so nasty, so typically "Putin" to him... I wont tell you what it is. You gotta hear the podcast to find out, but Putin is a nasty, NASTY dude. I also got to ask Jorge his opinion on a certain aspect of Putin's personal life and Jorge gives me an answer! Again, you have to listen to the podcast to find out more. This will certainly get me on Putin´s list (I hope so). Thanks Jorge, this podcast episode was fun! lots of laughs! please checkout the podcast webpage for some fun filed facts about Putin at http://thesecurityperimeter.com

An interview with someone who interviewed Vladimir Putin (does that make sense?)

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/d7/c4/hristoulas-athanasios/3000x3000_13045672.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /> Dr. Duncan Wood, director of the Mexico Institute of the Wilson Center and a great friend of ITAM talks about the new "SMAC" "FREE TRADE" agreement of North America. What can I say, the discussion was awesome. Duncan REALLY knows his stuff, and I know that alot of you ex alumnos who remember Duncan will want to hear this... In a way, Duncan is BACK! sort of. click the link below to find out more about the Mexico Institute in DC. TONS of AWESOME research on anything Mexico-USA. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/mexico-institute

Dr. Duncan Wood, director of the Mexico Institute of the Wilson Center and a great friend of ITAM talks about the new "SMAC" "FREE TRADE" agreement of North America. What can I say, the discussion was awesome. Duncan REALLY knows his stuff, and I know that alot of you ex alumnos who remember Duncan will want to hear this... In a way, Duncan is BACK! sort of. click the link below to find out more about the Mexico Institute in DC. TONS of AWESOME research on anything Mexico-USA. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/mexico-institute

DUNCAN WOOD on the USMCA or the SMAC as I prefer to call it.

A fascinating discussion of current national and international security issues. I interview experts on different subjects. More often than not, the discussion ends with a heated (but friendly) debate between me and my guest. So far we have covered issues ranging from the future of NATO, violence and law enforcement in Mexico, defense policy in Canada, the US and Mexico, North Korea, cybersecurity, organized crime, PUTIN, afghanistan... you name it we have covered it or will eventually do so. Every other episode I also give my take on the new "cold war" between russia and the US. Trust me, its getting dangerous. listen to find out why!!! Email me at perimeterpodcast@gmail.com for comments and suggestions for future episodes. Podcast is mostly in english, but every once and and while, we cover a topic in spanish. check out the sister web site at http://thesecurityperimeter.com

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