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New Books in National Security

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In Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century (Howgate Publishing Limited, 2026), Amos Fox and Franz-Stefan Gady challenge one of modern war’s most influential doctrines: MDO. Is it the right framework for 21st-c... more

Jane Armstrong Tucker was a Boston stenographer scrabbling to get by as a single woman in the Gilded Age, until she was offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Madeleine Pollard was a Kentuckian with humble roots who had used charisma to work her way in... more

Ask an American intelligence officer to tell you when the country started doing modern intelligence and you will probably hear something about the Office of Strategic Services in World War II or the National Security Act of 1947 and the formation of ... more

The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 formally established the promotion of religious freedom as a U.S. foreign policy and national security priority. Tracing its origins and passage, Prioritizing Faith: International Religious Freedom and ... more

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Recent Guests

Amos Fox
Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and Managing Editor of Small Wars Journal
Arizona State University
Episode: Amos Fox and Franz-Stefan Gady, "Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century" (Howgate Publishing, 2026)
Mark Stout
Author and expert in intelligence history with extensive experience in the US National Security Community.
University Press of Kansas
Episode: Mark Stout, "World War I and the Foundations of American Intelligence" (UP of Kansas, 2023)
Elizabeth A. DeWolfe
Professor of History and co-founder of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the University of New England
University of New England
Episode: Elizabeth A. DeWolfe, "Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy" (UP of Kentucky, 2025)
Dr. Ashlyn Hand
Assistant Director at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University; author of 'Prioritizing Faith' which discusses the intersection of religious freedom and U.S. foreign policy.
Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University
Episode: Ashlyn Hand, "Prioritizing Faith: International Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy" (NYU Press, 2025)
Jon Lindsay
Associate Professor at the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Georgia Tech
Episode: Jon R. Lindsay "Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Jason Burke
Author of The Revolutionists, The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s
Knopf
Episode: Jason Burke, "The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s" (Knopf, 2026)
Aaron Bateman
Assistant professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Aaron Bateman. "Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative" (MIT Press, 2024)
Jonathan Sumption
Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court, barrister, and author
Episode: Jonathan Sumption, "The Challenges of Democracy: And the Rule of Law" (Profile Books, 2026)
Dr. Samuel Helfont
Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the Naval War College Program
Naval Postgraduate School
Episode: Samuel Helfont, "The Iraq Wars: A Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher
One of the hosts who engages with guests to discuss their works related to national security.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 58 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susancarruth
    Canada10 years ago
  • Good podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nbamendola
    United States12 years ago

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Listeners have praised the depth and academic rigor of the discussions, finding them insightful and engaging. Many appreciate the combination of scholarly work and real-world implications.
Overall, audience feedback reflects a strong interest in the intellectual engagement with pressing global security issues, making it a recommended listen for those in the academic or policy-making spheres.
Some criticisms highlight a perceived left-leaning bias in certain discussions, which might not resonate with all listeners, though others value the diverse perspectives offered.

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Elizabeth A. DeWolfe, "Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy" (UP of Kentucky, 2025)
Q: What can college instructors gain from using this book in their classes?
Elizabeth suggests using the book to explore the diverse lives of women during the Gilded Age and staging the trial in class to engage students with primary sources.
Elizabeth A. DeWolfe, "Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy" (UP of Kentucky, 2025)
Q: What sparked your interest in this story?
Elizabeth shares that she discovered a salesman's sample of a book about the Pollard-Breckinridge trial at a book fair, which led her to research the lives of the women involved.
Amos Fox and Franz-Stefan Gady, "Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century" (Howgate Publishing, 2026)
Q: How should military doctrine evolve to effectively address the nature of modern warfare?
Military doctrine should start with a clear understanding of threats and the context of warfare, rather than being driven by technology, to ensure that strategies are relevant and effective in varying operational theaters.
Amos Fox and Franz-Stefan Gady, "Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century" (Howgate Publishing, 2026)
Q: What challenges does multi-domain operations face in its current application?
The current multi-domain operations doctrine is seen as unfocused and overly broad, lacking specificity regarding regional threats and environments which undermines its effectiveness in real conflicts.
Amos Fox and Franz-Stefan Gady, "Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century" (Howgate Publishing, 2026)
Q: What is multi-domain operations and why is it necessary for understanding contemporary conflicts?
Multi-domain operations involve integrating military capabilities across multiple domains, particularly emphasizing the need to adapt to new threats like those presented by Russia, including cyber and space capabilities. This concept addresses the evolving nature of warfare and the necessity for joint operations to effectively respond to these threats.

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