In this Tea Leaves episode, Kurt is joined by TAG Partner Rexon Ryu to welcome on General Dave Goldfein, recently-retired Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. General Goldfein shares his experiences guiding the 650,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian personnel that make up the U.S. Air Force through the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three also discuss the future of the Air Force in Asia, how the Air Force approaches technological innovation, the importance of nuclear deterrence, and concepts of teamwork and leadership in the military.
Podcasts
Recent Posts
The Asia Group Opens Canberra Office, Extending Its Long-Standing Australia Presence
October 23, 2026
Press Releases
Washington, DC | October 23, 2026: The Asia Group (TAG) is excited to announce the opening of a new chapter ...
Amb. Kurt Tong in CNBC: Chinese investments in the U.S. face a ‘long road’
October 21, 2026
Media Mentions
“It’s going to be a little bit of a long road to getting to that point where there could be ...
Ashok Malik in Financial Times on Rubio’s Visit to India
October 21, 2026
Media Mentions
The Indian government last week provided an additional boost to exporters, nearly halving a tax on diesel exports from Rs16 ...
George Chen in AP on the U.S. ban of DeepSeek for official use
October 20, 2026
Media Mentions
The latest warnings reflect “the depth of strategic distrust between Beijing and Washington” even as U.S. President Donald Trump and ...