Best Internationalsecurity Podcasts (2024)

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Placing Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait in the Context of the End of the Cold War 41:49

1h ago41:49

41:49

TNSR Production Editor Kerry Anderson talks with historian Daniel Chardell about his article The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered, published in Volume 6, Issue 3 of TNSR. Daniel and Kerry discuss Saddam Hussein's understanding of the shifts in power that followed the Soviet Union's collapse, how U.S. and Iraqi leaders perceived …

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Sport and War: Martin Pengelly on his book "Brotherhood" 31:51

43m ago31:51

31:51

Marshall Kosloff talks with journalist Martin Pengelly about his book, "Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War." They discuss rugby and Pengelly's story about members of a West Point rugby team in the aftermath of 9/11.

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The Debate Over Why the United States Invaded Iraq in 2003 28:25

12d ago28:25

28:25

In this episode, TNSR Production Editor Kerry Anderson sits down with Joseph Stieb to discuss his article from Volume 6, Issue 3 of TNSR: "Why Did the United States Invade Iraq? The Debate at 20 Years."

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Great-Power Expectations in Europe 27:35

14d ago27:35

27:35

Jim Goldgeier and Marshall Kosloff discuss the post-Cold War era, NATO expansion, great-power expectations, and the future of the U.S. role in Europe.

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Episode 43: Europe in Space 27:53

15d ago27:53

27:53

There is no pan-European approach to space. Instead, there is a diverse set of European actors, agencies and infrastructures that are making a mark on the final frontier. Who exactly is involved in the various European space endeavours and what are their projects? Are the constellations of Copernicus and Galileo the limit of ambition or will we see…

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Estimating China's Defense Spending: How to Get It Wrong (and Right) 43:05

27d ago43:05

43:05

China's defense spending is difficult to quantify because many assessments make methodological errors that result in inflated figures. Taylor Fravel, George Gilboy, and Eric Heginbotham explain these flaws and offer a novel method for a more accurate assessment. Their article was published in the summer 2024 issue of TNSR.…

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History and Perspective in Statecraft and War 29:37

28d ago29:37

29:37

At the Clements Center for National Security's Summer Seminar in History and Statecraft, Susan Colbourn and Simon Miles discussed how different concepts of history have shaped the war in Ukraine and how students of international affairs should challenge their assumptions and embrace uncertainty.

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Introducing our new editor-in-chief, Sheena Chestnut Greitens 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

In this episode, TNSR publisher Ryan Evans spoke with the journal's new editor-in-chief, Prof. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, an award-winning scholar and associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs. They spoke about why she became a scholar, her research, the intellectual challenges of the competition with Ch…

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Episode 42: Eyes in Orbit: Space Situational Awareness 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

Keeping track of satellites requires space situational awareness (SSA). But how does one acquire this information, and how subjective is the data that we receive? Sean Goldsborough, Business Leader at Raytheon NORSS, talks to us about the art of satellite tracking. We discuss the difference between SSA and space domain awareness (there is a distinc…

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Mitigating Risks in a Volatile World: A Conversation with Philip Zelikow 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Ryan Evans talks with Philip Zelikow about his recent article for TNSR, "Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking." Their wide-ranging and insightful conversation covers everything from Zelikow's career as a high-level foreign policy practitioner and as an historian, his experience directing the 9/11 Commission, his argumen…

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Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

Rick talks with TNSR author Joshua Byun about how American attempts to leave Europe during the first decade of the Cold War were thwarted by European concerns that German rearmament would trigger a Soviet attack.

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Salami Tactics in the Shadow of Major War 27:26

2M ago27:26

27:26

Rick sits down with Richard Maass, the author of "Salami Tactics: Faits Accomplis and International Expansion in the Shadow of Major War," to discuss how powerful countries can use repetitive, limited acts of aggression to expand influence while avoiding potential escalation.

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Joseph Nye on Scholarship and Practice in International Relations 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

Frank Gavin, chair of TNSR's editorial board, talks with Joseph Nye about his new memoir, "A Life in the American Century." This fascinating conversation covers a range of issues, including lessons from Nye's extensive experience as an influential analyst, policymaker, and scholar.

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Episode 41: The Accelerating Pace of the Space Industry 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Space launches in 2024 are routine events – new satellites enter orbit on a weekly basis, and the industry is changing fast. In this episode, we examine the increasing commercialisation of space and its implications, including how access to (relatively inexpensive) launch facilities has changed the satellite market, and how states and commercial co…

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The Difficult Balance of Constitutional Statesmanship During Times of War 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

Marshall Kosloff talks with Luke Schumacher about his recent article in TNSR, "Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War II, and the Reality of Constitutional Statesmanship."

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The Pivot to Asia Remains Incomplete 45:55

3M ago45:55

45:55

Marshall Kosloff talks with Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine about their new book, "Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power."

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Sweden, Finland, and the Meaning of Alliance Membership 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

Ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington in July, Rick sits down with Katherine Elgin and Alexander Lanoszka to discuss what alliance membership means for Sweden and Finland.

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Episode 40: UK Space Command: Lessons Learned 33:03

4M ago33:03

33:03

After three years of setting up and running UK Space Command, Air Vice Marshal Paul Godfrey joins us to discuss the lessons learned and explains why setting up the Command felt a bit like running a start-up. The discussion covers the road to integration, partnerships and why training with terrestrial alternatives to space services is important for …

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From Panic to Policy: The Limits of Foreign Propaganda and the Foundations of an Effective Response 28:19

4M ago28:19

28:19

Gavin Wilde joined TNSR managing editor Rick Landgraf to discuss Gavin's recent article about the effects of foreign propaganda on U.S. domestic politics. They discuss how the fear that hostile foreign powers could subvert democracy by spreading misinformation may be exaggerated, as the relationship between people's beliefs and attitudes and their …

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Why the Humanities Still Matter in Higher Education 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

Marshall Kosloff talks with Editorial Board Chair Frank Gavin about his essay in TNSR, "Cracks in the Ivory Tower?" They discuss why universities need to consider the purpose of higher education and the ongoing importance of the humanities, including when studying international security issues.

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The Evolution of China's Navy 41:45

5M ago41:45

41:45

The Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program hosted Xiaobing Li, professor of history and the Don Betz endowed chair in international studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, for a book talk on China’s New Navy: The Evolution of PLAN from the People’s Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War.

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The Multiple Collisions Involved in the War in Ukraine 31:40

5M ago31:40

31:40

The Clements Center for National Security, the Center for European Studies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted Michael Kimmage, Professor of History at Catholic University, for a book talk on his upcoming release Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability.…

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Episode 39: Space Sector Capture: How to Make Allies and Influence States 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

Does a state's power on Earth translates into influence in orbit – and vice versa? Dr Jana Robinson, Managing Director of the Prague Security Studies Institute, presents her research on what she calls the ‘ground-based space race’, where authoritarian states fund parts of the space economy in third countries to gain influence and shape their voting…

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Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents 37:53

5M ago37:53

37:53

The Clements Center for National Security, the LBJ Presidential Library and the UT-Austin History Department hosted Talmage Boston, historian and partner at the Dallas law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, for a book talk on How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents.…

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South Korea's Grand Strategy 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

On Wednesday, April 10, the Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program hosted Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Professor of International Relations at King’s College London and the KF-VUB Korea Chair at the Brussels School of Governance of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Pardo discussed his book, South Korea’s Grand Strategy: Making Its Own Destiny.…

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Fighting in Iraq's Triangle of Death 40:40

6M ago40:40

40:40

On Tuesday, March 26, the Clements Center for National Security, the Army ROTC and the UT-Austin History Department hosted Kelly Eads and Dan Morgan for a book talk on their recent release: Black Hearts and Painted Guns: A Battalion’s Journey into Iraq’s Triangle of Death.

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Understanding the Defense Department's Industrial Base Problems 45:37

6M ago45:37

45:37

Marshall Kosloff, the Clements Center National Security media and journalism fellow, moderated a discussion with Jeff Decker, the managing director of Tech Transfer for Defense at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability, and Noah Sheinbaum, the founder of Frontdoor Defense, about their recent article, "Shining a Light on the Defense De…

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George Shultz and the End of the Cold War 37:11

6M ago37:11

37:11

Philip Taubman, a lecturer at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, discussed his latest book, In the Nation’s Service: The Life and Times of George P. Shultz. The conversation touched on the legacy of Secretary Shultz, his approach to the Soviet Union, and is filled with anecdotes from Philip's time in Moscow at …

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Horns of a Dilemma

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War in Space

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Placing Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait in the Context of the End of the Cold War 41:49

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Sport and War: Martin Pengelly on his book "Brotherhood" 31:51

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The Debate Over Why the United States Invaded Iraq in 2003 28:25

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Great-Power Expectations in Europe 27:35

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Episode 43: Europe in Space 27:53

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Estimating China's Defense Spending: How to Get It Wrong (and Right) 43:05

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History and Perspective in Statecraft and War 29:37

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Introducing our new editor-in-chief, Sheena Chestnut Greitens 34:06

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Episode 42: Eyes in Orbit: Space Situational Awareness 29:12

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Mitigating Risks in a Volatile World: A Conversation with Philip Zelikow 38:48

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Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War 25:08

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Salami Tactics in the Shadow of Major War 27:26

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Joseph Nye on Scholarship and Practice in International Relations 45:22

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Episode 41: The Accelerating Pace of the Space Industry 27:25

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The Difficult Balance of Constitutional Statesmanship During Times of War 32:05

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The Pivot to Asia Remains Incomplete 45:55

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Sweden, Finland, and the Meaning of Alliance Membership 27:45

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Episode 40: UK Space Command: Lessons Learned 33:03

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From Panic to Policy: The Limits of Foreign Propaganda and the Foundations of an Effective Response 28:19

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Why the Humanities Still Matter in Higher Education 28:55

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The Evolution of China's Navy 41:45

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The Multiple Collisions Involved in the War in Ukraine 31:40

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Episode 39: Space Sector Capture: How to Make Allies and Influence States 28:17

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Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents 37:53

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South Korea's Grand Strategy 35:37

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Fighting in Iraq's Triangle of Death 40:40

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Understanding the Defense Department's Industrial Base Problems 45:37

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George Shultz and the End of the Cold War 37:11

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