You missed us didn't you? Welcome back to the George Kennan Roundtable where we discussed two topics that literally have nothing to do with each other but super important to the developing trends of modern geopolitics: Islam and Littoral Combat Ships in Navy Strategy.

In the first hour of the podcast, the Roundtable discusses the intricacies of Islam and the nuances among the prominent schools of jurisprudence. Here we set the foundations for a new series that will encompass Islamic history, Islamic regional geopolitics, and the growth of political Islam across the Greater MENA and Islamic World.

In the second hour, we discuss the role of Littoral Combat Ships for modern naval strategy and force posturing. With a conversation dominated by a former Marine and upcoming Naval cadet, the role of littoral combat ships are examined while explaining their usage for US force posturing and Chinese naval ambitions in the Asia Pacific and Africa.