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A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson.

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This week, Scott sat down with cohost emeritus and Lawfare Research Director Alan Rozenshtein, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien, Lawfare Public Service Fellow Julia Curlee, and Lawfare Contributing Editor and Vice President of Research, Security... more

This week, Scott was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Michael Feinberg, and Molly Roberts to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including:

* “Blanche Check.” DOJ may soon have a new permanent leader, as Presiden... more

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Managing Editor Tyler McBrien, and Lawfare Contributing Editor and Vice President of Research, Security and Defense at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs ... more

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Anna Bower and Eric Columbus, and his Brookings colleague Molly Reynolds, to talk through a couple of the week’s big news stories in domestic politics, including:

* “The Grift That Keeps On Givi... more

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Dana Stuster
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Natalie Orpett
Lawfare Executive Editor
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Benjamin Wittes
Lawfare Editor‑in‑Chief, Rational Security co‑host
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Episode: The "Take a Light Out of Crime" Edition
Kate Klonick
Lawfare fellow and professor, introduced as a guest on the episode
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Episode: The "Stop Cap" Edition
Troy Edwards
Lawfare public service fellow and practicing lawyer
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Episode: The "Stop Cap" Edition
Dan Byman
Georgetown NCSIS foreign policy editor, Lawfare contributor
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Episode: The “Attacking Iran” Special Edition

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Scott R. Anderson
Host of Rational Security; Lawfare Senior Editor; affiliated with Lawfare Institute

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • New Rational Security plays video games, points me to the best federal agencies for memes, and references Jamie Loftus. 10/10 somehow even better than old Rational Security.

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    4 years ago

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The “Inadequate Chicken Moved to Inferior Location” Special End-of-Year Edition
Q: What should we infer about the state of checks and balances in the US military?
The legal checks on the executive branch's use of force are limited, and much relies on political checks, particularly from Congress.
The “Inadequate Chicken Moved to Inferior Location” Special End-of-Year Edition
Q: How do you view the record of Attorney General Merrick Garland?
The performance needs more scrutiny and context considering the complex political and legal environment surrounding his tenure.
The “Inadequate Chicken Moved to Inferior Location” Special End-of-Year Edition
Q: What should we make of President Trump's lawsuit against the BBC?
The lawsuit is part of a broader trend against media and aims at exerting pressure during a time when the BBC is facing scrutiny.
The “Inadequate Chicken Moved to Inferior Location” Special End-of-Year Edition
Q: What sphere of influence is Western Europe in today?
Western Europe is traditionally within an American sphere of influence but is experiencing discomfort and uncertainty due to the Trump Administration's actions.
The “Whole Etsy Store of Horrors” Edition
Q: How does that curiosity, in my mind, the, I think the two prongs to describe a Ukrainian inherent military capacity, security commitments from external powers are two prongs.
Mykhailo discusses the complexities surrounding security guarantees and military capacity for Ukraine, illustrating the delicate balance in negotiations.

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A weekly, multi-host discussion focused on national security, foreign policy, and related legal questions, often blending policy analysis with practical implications for government action. Conversations typically feature senior editors and Lawfare-affiliated contributors, plus guest experts from think tanks and policy centers. Topics span US-China diplomacy, Iran policy and security dynamics, cyber and technology policy, constitutional and legal questions in national security, and how domestic politics shape international strategy. A notable strength is the mix of sharp legal analysis, geopolitical forecasting, and personal anecdotes that keep complex topics approachable. The format often includes roundtable-style debates among seasoned ana... more

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