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Rich Valdes America at Night Podcast: Chemical Threats from Russia

Jul 15, 2025

This interview first appeared on Rich Valdés: America At Night Podcast. 

Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur, Vertical Market Manager for Safety & Security at Rigaku Analytical Devices, joins Rich Valdés on his podcast titled "America at Night."  Together, they examine mounting allegations of Russia’s use of chemical weapons in the Ukraine conflict and the broader implications for global security. Dr. Brodeur brings a strategic military perspective to the conversation, shedding light on the risks posed by these weapons and the challenges of enforcing international norms. 

(Dr. Brodeur's segment of the episode begins around the 57:40 mark.)

 


 

Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

Dr. Brodeur has experience developing CBRN strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of Department of Defense; strategic, operational, and tactical. Formally trained at the US Army Command and General Staff College and the US Army War College, Jeff earned a Master’s in Strategic Studies. His past performance includes senior battle staff at the Army Division (2-star), Army Service Component (3-star), and Geographic Combatant Command (4-star). Jeff's last military duty assignment was the Assistant Commandant for the US Army Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear schoolhouse and Regimental headquarters where he expertly managed the professional military education curriculum, training, and administrative management of an annual student load of approximately 8,000. Mr. Brodeur is an internationally recognized CBRN expert with conference keynote speaker and panel member experience in USA, Canada, Iraq, Brazil, Sweden, and Italy. In private industry, Dr. Brodeur led CBRN survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs. As a CBRN executive he has served Department of Energy activities to include Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, Savannah River Site, and the office of International Nuclear Security. Mr. Brodeur was the project lead, subject matter expert, and instructor for developing and presenting a suite of 18 United Nations Counter CBRN courses. Jeff serves as President for the Chemical Corps Regimental Association (CCRA).

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