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New Books in National Security

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In 2007, Tim Weiner published the book Legacy of Ashes. It was a history of the CIA from its founding to the early 2000s. As a university student in Italy, I bought the book as soon as it came out. The second non-fiction book I ever bought in English... more

Driving Terror: Labor, Violence, and Justice in Cold War Argentina (U New Mexico Press, 2025) by Dr. Karen Robert tells the story of twenty-four Ford autoworkers in Argentina who were tortured and “disappeared” for their union activism in 1976, mirac... more

On 9 October 1934, terrorists murdered King Alexander I of Yugoslavia in a Marseille street. The Croatian ultranationalist Ustashe was behind the attack. The Ustashe hoped that the king’s death would cause the collapse of Yugoslavia and the liberatio... more

This timely collection of essays examines Sino-American relations during the Second World War, the Chinese Civil War and the opening of the Cold War. Drawing on new sources uncovered in China, Taiwan, the UK and the US, the authors demonstrate how 'g... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Weiner
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author specializing in intelligence and national security
Episode: Tim Weiner, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century" (Mariner Books, 2025)
Dr. Karen Robert
Professor of Latin American and World History at St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University
Episode: Karen Robert, "Driving Terror: Labor, Violence, and Justice in Cold War Argentina" (U New Mexico Press, 2025)
Chris Millington
Reader in modern European history at Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Christopher Millington, "Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Darcie DeAngelo
Medical anthropologist working at University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Darcie Deangelo et al., "Demilitarizing the Future" (Anthem Press, 2025)
Leah Zani
Public anthropologist and author and poet based in Oakland, California
Episode: Darcie Deangelo et al., "Demilitarizing the Future" (Anthem Press, 2025)
Josh Reno
Sociocultural anthropologist working at Binghamton University
Binghamton University
Episode: Darcie Deangelo et al., "Demilitarizing the Future" (Anthem Press, 2025)
Rebecca Kastleman
Works in Columbia University's Department of English and Comparative Literature, specializing in modern drama, theory and performance
Columbia University
Episode: Darcie Deangelo et al., "Demilitarizing the Future" (Anthem Press, 2025)
Mark L. Haas
Professor of Political Science at Duquesne University, author of The Geriatric Peace
Duquesne University
Episode: Mark L. Haas, "The Geriatric Peace: Population Aging and the Decline of War" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Gregory Daddis
Professor of history at Texas A&M University and author of 'Faith and Fear: America's Relationship with War Since 1945'
Texas A&M University
Episode: Gregory A. Daddis, "Faith and Fear: America's Relationship with War Since 1945" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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Leo Bader
Host of New Books in National Security

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • National Security - the Traditional and the Holistic

    A previous reviewer criticized the “left-leaning” direction of some of the authors’ texts. Some of them are very left-leaning and do not at first come under the “traditional" topic of “National Security” - strategy, geopolitics, military history, arms and arms control, nuclear weapons, etc. written by practitioners in the discipline.

    The left leaning works are more “holistic” in nature and do not usually fit within the previously defined constructs of National Security. They are usually authore... more

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    Dan7013
    United States5 years ago
  • fake name, hard left political hatchet job.

    I listened to five podcasts all were mislabeled. Three were actually introduced as "Latino Studies" , another dealt with a High Scholl course in NY which tought police work to kids ( veridct was of course "bad" ). What all podcats had in common was a regressive left narrative and how the hard left deals with and aproaches police related matter. If you are a National Security professional, you will not recognize yourself as this is never talked about. Looks like Marxist academics took over the po... more

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    Daniel Berlin Brigade
    United States9 years ago
  • Very interesting selection of books/authors!

    Really enjoy this podcast. I like that both scholars and practitioners are interviewed for their insights.

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    Susancarruth
    Canada10 years ago
  • Good podcast

    This is a informative and fascinating podcast. I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    nbamendola
    United States11 years ago

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Christopher Millington, "Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Q: What do you think this story tells us about Right-Wing Terrorism and assassination in the 1930s? Are there any general lessons we can learn from it?
The event underscores the nuances of political violence including how historical and societal contexts shape paths to terrorism, and highlights the continuity between historical and contemporary right-wing extremism.
Christopher Millington, "Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Q: What made these people into terrorists and assassins? Were they all brainwashed fanatics?
No, many of the individuals involved in the assassination were not brainwashed but had various personal and political motivations, along with experiences of hardship and persecution, that led them to affiliate with extremist groups.
Christopher Millington, "Murder in Marseille: Right-Wing Terrorism in 1930s Europe" (Manchester UP, 2025)
Q: Who was Alexander I and why was he murdered in Marseille?
Alexander I was the king of Yugoslavia from 1921 until his assassination in 1934, until which he pursued a vision of united Southern Slavs while facing increasing tensions among various ethnic groups in the region.
Zach Fredman and Judd Kinzley eds., "Uneasy Allies: Sino-American Relations at the Grassroots, 1937–1949" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Q: Why did the China Institute struggle to get funding?
They faced difficulties securing funding as American funding agencies were wary of political engagement due to connections with Chiang Kai-shek's regime.
Zach Fredman and Judd Kinzley eds., "Uneasy Allies: Sino-American Relations at the Grassroots, 1937–1949" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Q: What makes Gong Peng's case particularly interesting?
Her extensive connections to American media figures greatly influenced public opinion on the war in China and the Chinese Communist Party.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions with scholars specializing in national security, focusing on their recently published works. A myriad of topics such as military history, international relations, and the implications of demographic shifts on warfare are explored, providing a comprehensive understanding of contemporary issues in the field. Unique insights from diverse academic backgrounds enrich the discussions, allowing listeners to engage with complex debates surrounding militarization, security policies, and geopolitical dynamics.

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