
Fault Lines, the National Security Institute’s flagship podcast, gets you quickly up to speed, three-times-a-week, on the national security and foreign policy debates shaking up America.
Our regular cast of foreign policy experts includes NSI Founder and Executive Director Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Advisory Board Member Lester Munson, and NSI Senior Fellows Morgan Viña, and Jessica Jones.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 632 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

Today, Les and John sit down with Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Guinea, to examine a fundamental shift in how Washington is approaching Sub-Saharan Africa. The Trump administ... more
Today, Les, John, and special guest Carlos Ruiz-Hernandez—former Panamanian Deputy Secretary of State—assess the Trump administration's renewed push for dominance in the Western Hemisphere and what it means for a region already in political upheaval.... more
Today, John, Les, and Special Guest Peter Harrell—former Senior Director for International Economics at the NEC & NSC—trace the arc of U.S. trade and economic policy toward China from the engagement era of the late 1990s through future administration... more
Today, John, Les, and Special Guest Dinny McMahon—Head of China Markets Research at Trivium—trace the rise and slow-motion collapse of China's old economic model, and the technology and export-led manufacturing behemoth replacing it. For decades, Chi... more
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Solid Podcast that I’ve been listening to for years but what in the world was the justification or reason to bring in Algene Sajery. She contributed nothing, waters it down with boilerplate pandering and is clearly some pity hire. Otherwise good.
The revamp is amazing. It is snappy, informative, entertaining and the hosts all have a great dynamic! A must listen!
Short, spicy, and informative.
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A brisk, policy-forward show focused on national security and foreign policy debates shaping U.S. strategy. Conversations run across geopolitics, diplomacy, and defense, with frequent panels of NSI senior fellows, advisory board members, and episode guests offering sharp analysis and real-world implications for policymakers, executives, and academics. Regulars drive concise, debate-driven discussions on topics like Iran, China, energy security, space, and regional conflicts, often pairing data-driven frameworks with practical, how-it-works insights. Noteworthy is the hosting ensemble from NSI, a track record of high-caliber guests, and a style that balances rigorous analysis with accessible, timely commentary that's useful for decision-make... more
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