
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryNews Commentary | |||

Join Chung Eui-yong, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the future of the US–ROK alliance in the face of North Korea’s accelerating weapons programs, the implications ... more
Join Ian Rowe, cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss education reform and the importance of cultivating agency, character, and civic un... more
Join Mr. Zohar Palti, former director of the Policy and Political-Military Bureau at Israel’s Ministry of Defense, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Israel’s security posture after the October 7 attacks, strategic lessons of the ... more
Join Dr. Ali Ansari, Professor of Iranian History and Founding Director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they examine the nature of the Islamic Republic, Western misunder... more
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General HR McMaster’s, political and military commentary is always insightful. He is articulate and thoughtful, and well balanced.
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
Iceland story is pure insanity. You all are nuts
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
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?
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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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Recent guests on Today’s Battlegrounds include:
1. Chung Eui-yong
2. Ian Rowe
3. Zohar Palti
4. Ali Ansari
5. Francisco Sagasti
6. Justin Bassi
7. Nando Parrado
8. Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir
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