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New Books in National Security

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In Operation Condor: The Pact That Terrorized a Continent (Storia, 2025), Francesca Lessa uncovers the shadowy machinery behind one of the most chilling transnational terror campaigns of the twentieth century. What began as a secret pact among South ... more

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, governments around the world have expelled, en masse, more than 30 million people. Yet despite its prevalence, mass expulsion remains an understudied phenomenon as scholarly attention has been directed to... more

After

Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected in 1945, Canada was shocked

by the revelation that its own citizens were engaged in espionage for

the Soviet Union. "P.S. Burn after Reading": The Kellock-Taschereau Commission and Soviet Espionage ... more

Purges: How Dictators Fight to Survive

(Cornell University Press, 2026) by Dr. Edward Goldring delves into one

of the key tactics that autocrats deploy to maintain power: the removal

of individuals from within the regime.

From Kim Jong Un's

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Recent Guests

Meghan Garrity
Assistant Professor of International Security and Law at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government
George Mason University
Episode: Meghan Garrity, "Mass Expulsion: The Politics of Forced Population Removal" (Oxford UP, 2026)
Tom Mitchell
Retired university archivist, emeritus at Brandon University; historian
Episode: Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell, "'PS: Burn after Reading': The Kellock-Taschereau Commission and Soviet Espionage" (U Toronto Press, 2026)
Reinhold Kramer
Professor of Canadian literature
Episode: Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell, "'PS: Burn after Reading': The Kellock-Taschereau Commission and Soviet Espionage" (U Toronto Press, 2026)
Edward Goldring
Author of Purges, How Dictators Fight to Survive
University of Melbourne
Episode: Edward Goldring, "Purges: How Dictators Fight to Survive" (Cornell UP, 2026)
Steve Feldstein
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Steve Feldstein, "Bytes and Bullets: Global Rivalries, Private Tech, and the New Shape of Modern Warfare" (St. Martin's Press, 2026)
A. J. Murphy
Author of Pentagon Capitalism; historian focused on postwar military management reforms
Harvard University Press (author of the book)
Episode: A. J. Murphy, "Pentagon Capitalism: How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Jacob Hagstrom
Army veteran and historian, author of Asymmetric Warfare, Politics and Cultures of Violence in the Modern Era
Author, Cambridge University Press (publisher of the discussed book)
Episode: Jacob Hagstrom, "Asymmetric Warfare: Politics and Cultures of Violence in the Modern Era" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Osam El-Hamalawy
Author of Counterrevolution in Egypt, Sisi's New Republic
Verso Books (author)
Episode: Hossam el-Hamalawy, "Counterrevolution in Egypt: Sisi's New Republic (Verso Books, 2026)
Monalisa Adhikari
Senior Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Stirling
University of Stirling
Episode: Monalisa Adhikari, "A Post-Liberal Peace: How Emergent Powers Are Reshaping Global Conflict Management" (Cornell UP, 2026)

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Miranda Melcher
Host of The New Books Network
Luca Trenta
Host of The New Books Network

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 60 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 States6 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 States10 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
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    Susancarruth
    Canada11 years ago
  • Good podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    nbamendola
    United States12 years ago

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Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell, "'PS: Burn after Reading': The Kellock-Taschereau Commission and Soviet Espionage" (U Toronto Press, 2026)
Q: What were the initial ideas for dealing with the Gouzenko crisis before the Kellock-Taschereau Commission?
The discussion centers on proposed solutions like detentions and rapid interrogations, but the challenges of lawful detention, habeas corpus, and the political sensitivities of international partners constrained early actions, leading to the Reed-Varco approach that evolved into the Kellock-Taschereau framework.
A. J. Murphy, "Pentagon Capitalism: How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Q: What is the long-term significance of these management reforms beyond immediate efficiency—how did they shape the identity of officers and the role of the military in society?
The reforms altered what it meant to be an officer, increased civilian-military integration, and embedded management ideas in doctrine and leadership thought, with enduring influence on state capacity and how the public perceives government's ability to provide for its people.
A. J. Murphy, "Pentagon Capitalism: How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Q: How did the postwar managerial reforms actually translate into day-to-day military practice, particularly with accounting and budgeting?
Reforms pushed the military to adopt corporate-style accounting and cost-conscious budgeting at multiple levels, expanding the number of financial workers and creating internal management experts who disseminated efficiency ideas throughout the bureaucracy.
A. J. Murphy, "Pentagon Capitalism: How the Cold War US Military Modeled Itself on Private Business" (Harvard UP, 2026)
Q: Could you start us off please by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book? What kinds of questions motivated the project?
I'm a historian focused on the modern US, and I became interested in how psychology and management theory intersect with work and economic life, which led me to explore why the military looked to business models after WWII. The core questions center on when and why these changes happened, how they were implemented across the military, and what consequences they had for the organization and its people.
Jacob Hagstrom, "Asymmetric Warfare: Politics and Cultures of Violence in the Modern Era" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: What are the implications of your findings for contemporary U.S. strategy and counterinsurgency thinking?
Hagstrom argues that there is a history of learning and mislearning in U.S. strategy, with leaders both studying prior counterinsurgency efforts and facing controversy over the legitimacy and effectiveness of those approaches, suggesting that future outcomes depend on accurately interpreting past lessons rather than repeating them.

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A scholarly interview series centered on recent books and research in security studies, international relations, intelligence, and military history. Episodes typically feature high-level academics or practitioners discussing published works, archival findings, and theoretical approaches, with a focus on how historical events, statecraft, and policy intersect with contemporary security challenges. Expect rigorous debates, case studies, and methodological insights, often anchored by archival material, cross-regional perspectives, and implications for policy and industry. A standout strength is the blend of deep scholarship with practical applications for policymakers, defense planners, and strategic leaders, making it particularly valuable fo... more

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