
Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. We probe beyond the hive mind of Washington conventional wisdom on national security and foreign affairs.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNews | |||

Eric welcomes retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, and Penn Washington's Chief of Staff and Director of Communications, Mike Nelson to the show. They discuss the President's White House speech to sell the Iran war to the American people, and its... more
Eric welcomes Michael O'Hanlon, the Philip Knight chair in defense and strategy at the Brookings Institution, and author of To Dare Mighty Things, and a recent op-ed in the Financial Times on the Trump administration's $200 billion supplemental budge... more
Eric and Eliot open by analyzing the decapitation campaign against Iran's leadership, the knock-on consequences of the war's energy disruptions, and the Gulf states' reaction to the war. They also explore how the PRC will incorporate lessons from the... more
Eric and Eliot continue to wrestle with the ongoing Iran war, examining the media coverage surrounding it, the tactical successes the joint forces have had, the inexplicable failure to provide counter-drone defense to US forces, the baffling inattent... more
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One of the best podcasts on strategy, both historical and current. The co-hosts are extremely experienced and great communicators. One gripe: commercials are inserted without the hosts taking any pause, sometimes even mid-sentence. That‘s annoying and should be rectified.
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SOTR is becoming one of my favorite podcasts because it is a substantive dive into international relations. In the latest episode, guest Frank Dikötter discusses his new book, Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity. The conversation was compelling. I routinely learn something valuable about how our domestic lives are influenced by events seemingly distant and removed. The discussions are too short. It would be ideal to set aside time for "lessons learned" reflection. ... more
They lack subject matter expertise on the topics they discuss. Many of the arguments made rely on dated or simply incorrect information. One example of many, the Europeans cannot crank out long range fires systems that are independent of US technology in months. Criticizing the administration is fine if you can back it up, but you have to do your homework.
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The content focuses on a layered exploration of national security and foreign policy, discussing complex geopolitical dynamics involving major global players like the United States, China, and Russia. It features critical dialogues on contemporary challenges such as arms control, civil-military relations, and the impact of authoritarian regimes on global stability. Episodes feature a range of discussions from historical perspectives to current events, providing listeners with nuanced insights into the multifaceted world of international relations. The inclusion of expert guest interviews enriches the depth of analysis, allowing for a well-rounded perspective on pressing global issues, making it an engaging resource for those interested in u... more
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Recent guests on Shield of the Republic include:
1. Michael O'Hanlon
2. Jason Burke
3. Norman Roule
4. Seth Jones
5. Frank Dikötter
6. Kori Schake
7. Stephen Kotkin
8. Michael Weiss
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