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Today’s Battlegrounds

Hoover Institution
Democracy
Venezuela
Freedom
Human Rights
Nicolas Maduro
Russia
Hugo Chávez
Afghanistan
Ukraine
Iran
Hamas
China
Tibet
Tribe
War
Veterans
NATO
Mexican Elections
Turkey
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 Dr. Francisco Sagasti, former President of Peru, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss lessons from Sagasti's leadership, regional challenges to freedom and prosperity in Latin America, and his latest books, which explore the l... more

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Join Justin Bassi, Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and former National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss threats to international security, Aus... more

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Join Fernando “Nando” Parrado, businessman, author, and internationally recognized speaker, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss endurance, crisis leadership, and the remarkable will to survive. Surviving one of the most harrowing e... more

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Join Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the evolving U.S.-Iceland relationship, Icelandic-European relations, and the continued security challen... more

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Francisco Sagasti
Former President of Peru and prolific scholar
Peru
Episode: Restoring Agency: President Sagasti on Peru and Latin America’s Future | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Justin Bassi
Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and former National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Episode: The Strength of Alliances: Australia’s Crucial Role in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Nando Parrado
Businessman, author, and internationally recognized speaker known for his survival story after the 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains.
Episode: Nando Parrado: Resilience, Rugby, and Leading Your Life | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir
Special Envoy of Council of Europe; previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Independence Party
Episode: Iceland: A Strategic Ally in the North Atlantic | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Petr Pavel
President of Czechia, retired Army General, and former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
Czech Republic
Episode: President Pavel On How Europe And America Can Build A Better Future | Today's Battlegrounds | Hoover Institution
David Vigneault
Former Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and strategic intelligence consultant at Strider Technologies.
Strider Technologies
Episode: Canada: A Partnership Under Stress | Today's Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster
Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Episode: Boris Johnson: The Future of Transatlantic Security | Today's Battlegrounds with H.R. McMaster
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
National leader of Belarus and head of the United Transitional Cabinet
Episode: Belarus: Opposition and the Fight for Freedom | Today's Battlegrounds with H.R. McMaster
Bilal Bilici
Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, representing Adana, and former member of the Foreign Policy Committee.
Grand National Assembly of Turkey
Episode: Türkiye: Eurasia’s Bridge Between Troubled Shores | Today's Battlegrounds with H.R. McMaster

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H.R. McMaster
Host and former national security advisor, known for his insights on military strategy and foreign policy.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • WTH

    Iceland story is pure insanity. You all are nuts

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The_T_K
    United States5 months 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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    another RJF
    United States9 months ago
  • The Good General

    An absolute pleasure to hear what HR has to say on all things geopolitical/warfare, I just wish he’d run for president.

    Please? Please General?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Detroit Jack
    United States2 years ago
  • General Milley

    Hey General…care to editorialize on Trump’s recent comment about General Milley? After all you used to work for the man.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Geoplanter
    United States2 years ago

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Restoring Agency: President Sagasti on Peru and Latin America’s Future | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What gives you confidence in democracy despite the challenges?
Democracy is flexible and can adapt to turbulent times, and we must keep reinventing it while respecting diverse voices and perspectives.
Restoring Agency: President Sagasti on Peru and Latin America’s Future | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What advice would you give to the interim president, Jose Jere, as he comes into office?
He needs to confront profound public disgust with the political establishment and should focus on cleaning up corruption within the police force and the government.
Restoring Agency: President Sagasti on Peru and Latin America’s Future | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: Could you talk about why you chose to lead and serve at that time, and maybe some reflections on your presidency and what you were able to achieve?
I didn't choose to run or anything like that. I considered this an honor, an obligation, and I was prepared to do it at a very difficult time.
The Strength of Alliances: Australia’s Crucial Role in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: How do you see the actions of the Chinese Communist Party?
Bassi describes China's ambition to supplant the US as the superior global force and emphasizes the need for greater transparency and partnerships to counter this.
The Strength of Alliances: Australia’s Crucial Role in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific | Today's Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution
Q: What are your views on the threats in the Indo-Pacific from China?
Bassi articulates that Australia's top priority is addressing the aggression from China, suggesting a need for collective action among allies to counter various threats.

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This podcast serves as a vital platform for discussing international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and national security perspectives from various global leaders. The conversation often highlights themes such as geopolitical tensions, security alliances, and the impact of emerging threats like authoritarian regimes on democratic values. Notable topics include regional dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, with an emphasis on cooperative strategies to address issues such as Russia's aggression and the challenges posed by China. Through engaging dialogues and expert insights, listeners gain a deeper understanding of complex global narratives and the intricacies of diplomacy and military strategy.

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1. Francisco Sagasti
2. Justin Bassi
3. Nando Parrado
4. Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir
5. Petr Pavel
6. David Vigneault
7. Boris Johnson
8. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

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