Best Maritime Defense Podcasts (2024)

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Tall Stories 419: La Grande Arche de la Défense, Paris 5:01

36m ago5:01

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Emma Nelson takes us to one of the most intriguing monuments in the French capital, which puts into frame the beauty of Parisian architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Breathing New Life into US Policy on North Korean Human Rights 1:03:38

34m ago1:03:38

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The North Korean people continue to endure immense suffering at the hands of the Kim regime. Post-COVID-19 indicators suggest that conditions inside the country are worsening. Heightened state-imposed isolation has cut off the North Korean people from critical lifelines like the use of informal markets for livelihood and sustenance, as well as from…

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Sea Control 540 – The Library of Captain John Anderson with Robert Maclean

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By Jared Samuelson Robert Maclean discusses his chapter contribution to the Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, “The Library of Captain John Anderson, a 17th century Glasgow Mariner.” Bob is an Assistant Librarian (rare books), Archives and Special Collections, at the University of Glasglow Library. Download Sea Control 540 – The Libr…

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Sea Control 540 - The Library of Captain John Anderson 18:24

3h ago18:24

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Robert Maclean discusses his chapter contribution to the Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, "The Library of Captain John Anderson, a 17th century Glasgow Mariner." Bob is an Assistant Librarian (rare books), Archives and Special Collections, at the University of Glasglow Library.By Robert Maclean, Jared Samuelson

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Sea Control 539 Normandy - The Sailors' Story and D-Day with Nick Hewitt 32:18

44m ago32:18

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Links 1. Normandy - The Sailors’ Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France, by Nick Hewitt, Yale University Press, 2024.By Nick Hewitt, Jared Samuelson

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Live from Saint-Gobain Tower 30:24

1h ago30:24

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‘The Urbanist’ hosts three expert speakers at Saint-Gobain’s Paris headquarters – Pascal Eveillard, Petra Marko and Kelsea Crawford – to discuss the future of our built environment and how innovation can help us live more sustainably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Sea Control 539: Normandy – The Sailors’ Story and D-Day with Nick Hewitt

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Author Nick Hewitt joins the program to discuss his new book, Normandy – The Sailors’ Story: A Naval History of D-Day and the Battle for France. Nick is a naval historian working for Orkney Islands Council. He was formerly Head of Collections and Research at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Download Sea Control … Continue reading Sea Control …

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The Future of Army Space and Missile Defense with Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey 49:13

2h ago49:13

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The United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) develops and operates global space, missile defense, and high-altitude systems. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have underscored the importance of space and missile defense capabilities, but questions remain regarding the Army’s role and preparedness in performing these missio…

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Building a Strategy to Counter Hong Kong’s Role in Sanctions Evasion 59:14

2h ago59:14

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Join Hudson for an event to launch Beneath the Harbor: Hong Kong’s Leading Role in Sanctions Evasion, a new report by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Hong Kong was once the freest economy in the world. But it is now experiencing a rapid erosion in the rule of law, which affects how businesses operate on the island. In recent year…

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Tall Stories 418: Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park, Kelowna 7:59

23m ago7:59

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Mandy Sinclair takes us to a nocturnal preserve not far from the city centre of Kelowna, British Columbia, to find out why protecting the dark sky is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Deterring an Axis of Aggressors: A Conversation with H.R. McMaster 28:04

1h ago28:04

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China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are forming a new axis of aggressors to oppose the United States and its interests. With chaos unfolding around the globe, how should the US and its allies restore deterrence, maintain global leadership, and protect the prosperity of its people? Join Chair of the Hudson Institute Japan Chair Advisory Board and f…

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Sea Control 538 - Sunken Warships and Diplomatic Timebombs with Dr. Natali Pearson 23:10

2h ago23:10

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Links 1. The Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology.By Dr. Natali Pearson, Jared Samuelson, Jim Jarvie

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Sea Control 538 – Sunken Warships and Diplomatic Timebombs with Dr. Natali Pearson

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By Jared Samuelson Dr. Natali Pearson joins the program to discuss the diplomatic challenges posed by sunken warships and her latest article in the Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology, “Diplomatic Timebombs? Southeast Asia’s sunken warships.” Natali is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, the University of Sydney, where s…

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Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy? 33:42

2h ago33:42

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A sailor from a landlocked state and a soldier from a state with the country's second longest coastline are trying to accomplish something transformative for American seapower. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) are leading an important bi-partisan and bi-cameral effort to revitalize American shipbuilding and maritime strategy. They …

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China’s Persecution of Falun Gong at 25 Years 2:00:55

1h ago2:00:55

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In July 1999, the Chinese Communist Party launched one of the most severe acts of religious persecution since the Cultural Revolution—a violent campaign to wipe out Falun Gong, an indigenous spiritual group with tens of millions of Chinese practitioners. Twenty-five years later, this CCP campaign continues with large-scale imprisonments inside Chin…

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‘The Urbanist’ book club 29:45

4d ago29:45

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We assemble ‘The Urbanist’ book club for another meeting as we browse books from the worlds of cycling, shopkeeping and the 15-minute city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Sea Control 537 - Europe's Role in Indo-Pacific Security with Dr. Joanna Siekiera 28:43

4h ago28:43

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Links 1. “Dragons in the West: Chinese Communist Party Threats in Europe and the Imperative of a Strategic Pivot,” by Joanna Siekiera, Irregular Warfare Initiative, February 27, 2024. 2. 21st Century as the Pacific Century: Culture and Security of Oceania States in Great Power Competition, edited by Joanna Siekiera, Wydawnictwa Uiwersytetu Warszaws…

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Sea Control 537 – Europe’s Role in Indo-Pacific Security with Dr. Joanna Siekiera

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By Walker Mills Dr. Joanna Siekiera joins the program for a discussion regarding her recent work on Indo-Pacific security and China. She is an international lawyer, legal advisor, and Doctor of Public Policy from Poland. She currently works as a consultant for NATO. She is also a non-resident fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for … Continue reading…

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Leading in the Cyber Competition with China 1:06:49

1h ago1:06:49

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Cyber and emerging technology play a critical role in the strategic contest between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. The US needs to secure its advantages on computer networks, semiconductors, critical infrastructure, and artificial intelligence to avoid having its competition with the PRC devolve into crisis or conflict. Natio…

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Tall Stories 417: Parque Central, Caracas 5:48

11d ago5:48

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Camille Rodríguez Montilla tells the story of a grand development in Caracas that is emblematic of Venezuela’s decades-long tale of boom and bust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Ray Donovan on the Fentanyl Crisis and Strategic Law Enforcement 49:10

15d ago49:10

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After a monthslong investigation, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and Chinese Communist Party uncovered that China is actively subsidizing the sale of fentanyl precursors to Mexico. With 80,000–100,000 American citizens dying of fentanyl overdoses each year, the administration needs to comprehensive…

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Sea Control 536 – Development of the South Korean Shipbuilding Industry with Dongkeun Lee

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By Jared Samuelson Dongkeun Lee joins the program to discuss an article he’s written for the September issue of Marine Policy entitled, “Influences behind the development of South Korea’s shipbuilding industry from the 1960s to the 2000s.” Dongkeun is a PhD candidate at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) at the Australian National Univ…

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Sea Control 536 - Development of the South Korean Shipbuilding Industry with Dongkeun Lee 28:16

3h ago28:16

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Links 1. "Influences behind the development of South Korea’s shipbuilding industry from the 1960s to the 2000s," by Dongkeun Lee, Marine Policy, September 2024.By Dongkeun Lee, Jared Samuelson

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How Dangerous is this Summer for Ukraine? 29:03

17d ago29:03

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Mike Kofman dropped by War on the Rocks HQ to update us on the war, drawing on his findings from his recent field study in Ukraine. They discuss the state of the front (and why developments at the front might be less important than before), mobilization, China's role as a gateway and supplier for Russia, the debate over Ukraine using U.S. weapons f…

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Sea Control 535 - The Return of Jack Ryan with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson 20:55

2d ago20:55

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Links 1. Tom Clancy Act of Defiance, by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, May 21, 2024.By Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews, Jared Samuelson

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Sea Control 535 – The Return of Jack Ryan with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson

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By Jared Samuelson Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson join the program discuss their new book, Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance which marks the return of legendary character Jack Ryan. Brian is a US Navy veteran who served as an officer aboard a 688-class nuclear submarine in the Pacific. Jeffrey has worked as an actor, a … Continue reading Sea Control 53…

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Fostering culture and creativity 27:25

9d ago27:25

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We look at some research and developments that underline the need to support creative and cultural communities in urban areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The Iran Threat to US-NATO Security 58:59

4d ago58:59

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Iran is a key player in the growing axis of revisionist powers threatening the United States–led world order. Yet the US and Europe have been hesitant to fully back Israel in its proxy war against Tehran, and the Islamic Republic is not meaningfully on the agenda for the seventy-fifth North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. Former Congressman Te…

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A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit 45:38

16d ago45:38

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Upon taking office as foreign minister of Lithuania in December 2020, Gabrielius Landsbergis quickly made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most effective diplomats. Early in his term, he announced that Lithuania would no longer participate in the Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) format; Estonia …

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Maritime Security and Next-Generation Technologies: A Platform for Cooperation between NATO and Its Asia-Pacific Partners 1:05:04

5d ago1:05:04

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Moving the partnership between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its Asia-Pacific partners from dialogue to cooperation is becoming increasingly urgent as Russia and China create a two-front challenge for the United States and its allies. But maritime security, hybrid warfare challenges, and increasing automation are ideal points of depart…

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Tall Stories 416: Postos, Rio de Janeiro 7:56

5d ago7:56

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Tomás Pinheiro looks at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic numbered lifeguard stations and meets the communities surrounding them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Speaker Mike Johnson on the Threats to the US-Led World Order 46:14

17d ago46:14

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The threats to the United States and the US-led international order are growing increasingly hostile. The Chinese Communist Party seeks to supplant the United States as the preeminent global power is forming an economic bloc of partners and quickly building its up military to threaten and coerce the US and its allies. Russia initiated the largest l…

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A Position of Influence: Adm. Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO's Military Committee 33:46

23d ago33:46

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Ryan met with Adm. Rob Bauer of the Royal Netherlands Navy for a conversation in Washington, DC. As chair of the NATO Military Committee, he is the senior-most military officer in the alliance. They discussed many things from Ukraine to why military industrial capacity has become such a defining issue for his tenure. On the eve of the NATO summit i…

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Sea Control 534 - NATO's Navies at 75 with Dr. Josh Tallis 31:35

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Links 1. "NATO’s Navies at 75: Operational Imperatives to Watch," by Joshua Tallis, Proceedings, April 2024. 2. Sea Control 197 – Naval Great Power Competition with Dr. Joshua Tallis and Hunter Stires, CIMSEC, August 30, 2020. 3. Sea Control 250 – Dr. Joshua Tallis on Arctic Strategy, CIMSEC, May 16, 2021. 4. Sea Control 408 – NATO’s Maritime Futur…

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Sea Control 534 – NATO’s Navies at 75 with Dr. Josh Tallis

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By Jared Samuelson Dr. Josh Tallis makes his annual visit to the podcast to discuss NATO’s navies at 75. Josh is a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA). From 2021 to 2023, he served as the CNA field representative to the Commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support … Continue reading Sea Control 534 – NAT…

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Rebuilding Antakya 30:01

9d ago30:01

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We assess the future of the Turkish city of Antakya and delve into the proposed master plan that aims to rebuild the city following the catastrophic earthquakes that struck in February 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Sea Control 533 - Maritime Peacekeeping with Dr. Ian Bowers 22:28

9d ago22:28

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Links 1. "Exploiting the Water: Naval Involvement in UN Peacekeeping," by Ian Bowers, in UN Peacekeeping Doctrine in a New Era, Taylor & Francis, 2017. 2. Sea Control 231 – Not So Disruptive After All with Dr. Ian Bowers and Dr. Sarah Kirchberger, CIMSEC, March 11, 2021. 3. "A First Time for Everything: The United Nations Maritime Task Force in Leb…

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