Welcome to the Citizens to Soldiers Podcast. From the steppes of Ukraine to the strait of Taiwan, the world is in the midst of a global clash between democracy and authoritarianism. But is the free world ready for the fight? Join our hosts, three US veterans, and guests as we explore topics from geopolitics, foreign policy, and defense to small-unit training and community preparedness. We hope these conversations will help individuals and societies prepare for the challenges of a dangerous new age. To support C2SI's mission, please visit our website and donate https://citizens-soldiers.org/.