Senator Mark Kelly on Ukraine Weapons, NATO & Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

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🗓️ 14 July 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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In this episode, Senator Mark Kelly discusses a range of pressing geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the role of NATO, U.S. defense policy, and the humanitarian implications of foreign aid. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of global threats, particularly in relation to Iran's nuclear ambitions and the situation in the Middle East. The conversation also touches on the future of warfare, the importance of military technology, and the need for a cohesive U.S. foreign policy that supports allies and addresses emerging threats.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Senator Mark Kelly
03:00 The Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing U.S. Support
05:57 Military Strategy and Intelligence in Ukraine
08:53 Sanctions and Economic Measures Against Russia
11:54 NATO's Role and Global Defense Spending
15:09 Leadership and Decision-Making in the Pentagon
18:06 The Importance of Soft Power and Humanitarian Aid
21:14 The Situation in Gaza: Israel and Hamas
24:10 Rebuilding Gaza and Regional Stability
27:04 The Broader Middle East Dynamics and Iran
39:04 The JCPOA Withdrawal and Its Consequences
41:07 Iran's Nuclear Ambitions and Military Strategy
49:04 The Future of Warfare and Technological Advancements
01:01:13 Geopolitical Interconnections: China, Russia, and Taiwan

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0:00.0	Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Aisong geopolitics, very special on today.
0:15.2	We have Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona with us.
0:18.5	If you guys don't know him, I mean, you should if you listen to this show.
0:22.8	Former Naval Officer, former NASA astronaut, and I believe you're the senior
0:28.5	senator from Arizona, correct?
0:31.2	Yeah, now I am.
0:32.2	Yeah.
0:32.7	So, and of course, we're joined with Mick Mulroy, Jason Lyons, and myself, to meet you
0:36.9	contacos.
0:38.5	We have a lot going on.
0:41.9	Let's just rock into it.
0:46.5	I mean, Mick sent over a bunch of questions, Mick, so you can rip it rock and roll if you want.
0:49.9	Well, thank you very much for joining us, Senator.
0:52.3	I believe your junior senator is a former Marine.
0:53.1	Am I right about that? He is.
0:53.8	Yeah, I just want to do is a former Marine. Am I right about that? He is. Yeah. I just wanted to put it up.
0:55.9	Good guy.
0:57.0	Excellent.
0:57.3	Excellent.
0:57.4	Really enjoy serving with Rubin.
0:59.2	So we speak the same language.
1:01.6	I bet you do.
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