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Today’s Battlegrounds

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Russia
Ukraine
United States
China
Venezuela
NATO
Iran
Colombia
Democracy
European Union
Freedom
Turkey
FARC
Belarus
Human Rights
Hamas
Nicolas Maduro
M-19
Plan Colombia
Hezbollah

Today's Battlegrounds with H.R. McMaster is a podcast that provides a needed forum with leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.

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Join Rosa María Payá, founder of Cuba Decide and a commissioner on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss US-Cuba relations, Cuba’s deepening economic and humanitarian crisis, its inter... more

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Join Abbas Milani and H.R. McMaster as they discuss the Iran War, its effects on the Iranian people, the Iranian regime, and prospects for peace and security in the Middle East and beyond.

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Join Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss international security, the prospects for the US-Danish relationship, and the health of NATO and the transatlantic alliance as wars... more

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Join Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, prime minister of Haiti, and Hoover senior fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss Haiti’s escalating security crisis, efforts to dismantle gang control, and the role of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force in restoring ord... more

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Recent Guests

Abbas Milani
Prof. of Iranian Studies, Hamid & Christina Moghadam Director at Stanford; Hoover Institution fellow
Hoover Institution / Stanford University
Episode: The Iran Wars: History, Ideology, and Prospects for Peace | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
Christina Moghadam
Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University; Hoover Institution fellow
Stanford University / Hoover Institution
Episode: The Iran Wars: History, Ideology, and Prospects for Peace | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Former Prime Minister of Denmark (2001-2009) and former NATO Secretary General (2009-2014)
NATO, Denmark
Episode: Denmark and the Future of NATO: What Comes Next for Western Security? | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
Alix Didier Fils-Aimé
Prime Minister of Haiti, economist and former president of the Chamber of Commerce
Government of Haiti
Episode: Haiti: From Aid to Trade with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
David MacNaughton
Former Canadian ambassador to the United States (2016-2019)
Public affairs strategist, Palantir Canada (2029-2025)
Episode: Turning U.S.-Canada Tension Into Opportunity with H.R. McMaster and David MacNaughton | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
Chung Eui-yong
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Episode: Value of the 'Linchpin' Alliance Between the US and South Korea with Ambassador Chung Eui-yong | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Ian Rowe
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Cultivating Agency, Character, and Citizenship: A Visit to Vertex Partnership Academies | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Zohar Palti
Former Director of the Policy and Political Military Bureau at Israel's Ministry of Defense
Hoover Institution, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Israel's Wars and Prospects for Peace in the Middle East | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Ali Ansari
Professor of Iranian History and founding Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews
Institute for Iranian Studies, University of St. Andrews
Episode: Inside Iran’s Islamic Republic: Myths, Failures, and What Comes Next | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution

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H.R. McMaster
Host of Today's Battlegrounds and a military historian with significant expertise in U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 347 ratings
  • The I review with the Former Danish PM was awful

    McMaster had a softball interview with the Danish PM. It was embarrassing. It failed to probe the real reasons why the Europeans refused to assist in the Iran war. It failed to prove why Trump pressured Denmark and NATO on Greenland. It failed to probe how NATO helps the U.S., if at all. It failed to probe why NATO missed the huge U.S. naval and air build up in the Persian Gulf prior to the Iran war or why NATO members do not know how to use telephones to call the U.S. ambassadors in their count... more

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    Jim from Silicon Valley
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love HR’s Commentary

    General HR McMaster’s, political and military commentary is always insightful. He is articulate and thoughtful, and well balanced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyFromConnecticut
    United Statesa year ago
  • 1

    Good analysis, lots of deep state influence, but the good kind that keeps freedom afloat above a sea of human history’s morass of authoritarianism

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    5
    55Simon
    Canadaa year ago
  • WTH

    Iceland story is pure insanity. You all are nuts

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The_T_K
    United Statesa year ago
  • US bases: closed in 1992 & reestablished in 2016 = waste, fraud & abuse

    1/22/2025, Ep 73, Philippines: America’s Ally & Strategic Archipelago.

    The Philippines told us to close Subic, Cubi Pt & Clark and get out by the end of 1992. The joke at the time, was that all the Filipino Senators that voted for the US to get out of the Philippines, all had green cards in case things got bad.

    I was a GS-11 civilian mariner (and an O-3 former SWO navy reservist) on a navy MSCPAC ship in Subic. It seemed like the Filipino government was playing with fire & it was obvious the... more

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    another RJF
    United Statesa year ago

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The Iran Wars: History, Ideology, and Prospects for Peace | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
Q: So I thought maybe the first question I just asked you is, what is your assessment of the situation, especially within Iran, based on this campaign that we saw initiated, you know, now over a month ago?
Milani provides a historical and strategic assessment of the regime's posture, the people's suffering, and the prospects for change, highlighting the regime's fear, internal divisions, and the likelihood of long-term strategic pressures rather than quick concessions.
Value of the 'Linchpin' Alliance Between the US and South Korea with Ambassador Chung Eui-yong | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What is the current status of denuclearization talks and what interim steps are realistic today?
Denuclearization should be viewed as a long-term, risk-reduction journey that begins with a freeze on additional nuclear capabilities, followed by verification, gradual reductions, and ultimately dismantlement, paired with a peace framework to stabilize the peninsula.
Cultivating Agency, Character, and Citizenship: A Visit to Vertex Partnership Academies | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What is the difference between Vertex and a public school in the areas of maybe accountability and so forth?
Rowe highlights that Vertex is a public charter school that operates under less restrictive regulations, allowing for greater freedom in curriculum choice and faculty compensation, which he believes leads to better educational outcomes.
Cultivating Agency, Character, and Citizenship: A Visit to Vertex Partnership Academies | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: Could you maybe explain to our viewers how you came to the conclusion that it's agency that's missing in education for our young people today?
Rowe explains that through two decades of working with young people, he observed that many don't feel a sense of agency or control over their destinies, which he attributes to narratives that either blame the system or blame the victim.
Israel's Wars and Prospects for Peace in the Middle East | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What were the causes of the October 7 attack?
The Israeli intelligence community failed to provide an early warning, leading to a strategic surprise by Hamas.

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Focused on the intersections of global politics, security, and historical context, the discussions often center around contemporary international conflicts, U.S. foreign policy, and democratic governance. Noteworthy themes include the analysis of military strategies, the experiences of political leaders, and the dynamics between nations, particularly in light of rising authoritarianism. The podcast frequently features expert guests who provide deep insights into critical geopolitical issues, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in understanding the complexities of current global affairs and the implications for U.S. national security. This podcast is likely unique in its combination of both broad discussions on history and... more

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2. Christina Moghadam
3. Anders Fogh Rasmussen
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5. David MacNaughton
6. Chung Eui-yong
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