
Chain Reaction is the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s flagship network of podcast series examining the political, security, economic, and social trends shaping our world. Throughout the year we are talking with experts about developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine, the new European security order, defense and geopolitical issues in the Baltic States, as well as current and future national secu... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 197 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSocial SciencesScience | |||

In this episode of Shifting Ground, Nick Gvosdev and Larry Rubin are joined by Phil Wasielewski, a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. A veteran of the CIA’s Directorate of Operations and the US Marine Corps, Phil brings a lifetim... more
In this episode of Shifting Ground, Nick Gvosdev and Larry Rubin are joined by Mohammed Soliman, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and author of West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East. Soliman challenges our traditional ... more
Welcome back to The Ties That Bind, a project of the Foreign Policy Research Institute examining the past, present, and future of NATO and the transatlantic relationship.
This season we examine how Western European NATO members like Germany are shif... more
In this episode of Shifting Ground, hosts Larry Rubin and Nick Gvosdev are joined by Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, co-founder of CrowdStrike, and author of World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for... more
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Chain Reaction is a fantastic podcast. I would suggest it to anyone interested in geopolitics and/or war, and even if you’re not. The issues that are discussed are very timely. The guests are all experts in their field and opinions are as apolitical as possible in this day and age. Check it out if you haven’t already!
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B-Tier. Not S or A tier, but still worth occasionally including in your podcast rotation.
Very in-depth Podcast on Ukraine conflict.
They also cover other topics, but I just discovered them because of Rob Lee.
Thanks for your work!
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Chain Reaction curates a steady stream of expert-led conversations on geopolitics, security strategy, and technology-enabled power dynamics. Episodes frequently center on great-power competition, NATO and European security, defense policy, and the evolving role of technology—from cyber operations to unmanned systems—in shaping deterrence and alliance dynamics. Notable strengths include access to high-profile military and policy figures, a clear emphasis on real-world implications for defense and international relations, and a tendency to connect academic insights with policy and industry implications. The show often features long-form interviews that break down complex topics for professionals and decision-makers, making it valuable for rea... more
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Recent guests on Chain Reaction include:
1. Phil Wasielewski
2. Roderich Kiesewetter
3. Dmitri Alperovitch
4. James Swartout
5. Rachel Ziemba
6. Sandy Winnefeld
7. Admiral Rob Bauer
8. Eleonora Russell
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