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Shield of the Republic

The Bulwark
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
Israel
NATO
Operation Barbarossa
Hamas
World War II
October 7th Attacks
Putin
Eastern Front
Ukraine's War Of Independence
German Army
Soviet Union
China
Middle East
Liberal Democracy
Afghanistan
Iraq
Hezbollah

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.

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Eric and Eliot discuss appeasement and the striking similarities between Putin’s recent demands and Hitler’s insistence that the Czechs surrender the heavily fortified Sudetenland. They then turn to the latest idiocy coming from the administration, i... more

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Eric and Eliot welcome William Galston to Shield of the Republic to discuss his recent book, Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech. They explore why liberal-democrats tend to underestimate the importance of these fo... more

Eliot and Eric welcome back friend of the show Barry Strauss, the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. They discuss the series of Jewish revolts against Roman rule in 67-70 AD and the subsequent Roman sieg... more

Eric welcomes historian Tim Bouverie, author of Allies at War: How the Struggles Between the Allied Powers Shaped the War and the World, to Shield of the Republic. They discuss Tim’s fascinating account of the interplay among personalities and larger... more

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Bill Galston
Senior fellow in Ezra Zilka Chair of governance studies at Brookings and Wall Street Journal columnist
Brookings Institution
Episode: The Dark Forces Conspiring Against Democracy (w/ Bill Galston)
Barry Strauss
Military historian and author specializing in Roman history
Hoover Institution
Episode: How The Jews Fought Rome
Professor Barry Strauss
Corliss Page Dean, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution
Hoover Institution
Episode: How The Jews Fought Rome
Tim Bouverie
Historian and author of"Allies at War"
Episode: Alliances With Dictators Never Last (w/ Tim Bouverie)
Anne Neuberger
Former deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology in the Biden White House
Stanford University, Hoover Institution
Episode: The Hack Is Coming From Inside the House
Yaakov Katz
Distinguished former editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post and author of While Israel Slept.
Newsweek
Episode: How Does Israel Adapt After Failure?
Stephan Kieninger
Fellow at the American German Institute and author of 'Securing Peace in Europe'
American German Institute
Episode: The Man Who Enlarged NATO
John Spencer
Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum and executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute.
Urban Warfare Institute
Episode: How Do You Fight in a City?
Juan Carlos Pinzón
Former Minister of Defense of Colombia and Ambassador to the United States, rumored to be considering a presidential run.
Colombian Government
Episode: Colombia's Challenging Path Forward

Hosts

Eric Edelman
Counselor at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments with extensive experience in U.S. foreign policy and military strategy, including roles in the Pentagon and diplomatic settings.
Eliot Cohen
Professor Emeritus of Strategy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, a noted expert in foreign policy and military affairs, and a contributing writer to The Atlantic.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • Biased reporting

    Recently listened to a show where Gaza was discussed. No mention of the plight of the Palestinians the fact that Israel is starving the populace.

    The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), a prominent academic group of over 500 genocide experts, has also declared Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the UN definition of genocide. There are great bulwark podcasts. This isn’t one of them.

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    qqz114
    United Statesa month ago
  • What’s with the dog?

    Had to turn off an excellent discussion because the constant whining from a dog which seemed to be in distress without recognizing it was so disturbing

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    5
    Orakamaru
    United Statesa month ago
  • Smart Men w/chronic TDS

    Seemingly super intelligent gentlemen who are encumbered by a level of derangement which clouds their presentation. They lost me when they downplayed the significant crime in DC, and earlier suggested Trump wants to feed brown kids to the alligators.

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    OzzieDNelson
    United States2 months ago
  • Not to miss -Fred Starr onterview

    Always a terrific podcast here, the latest Fred Start is very very interesting, such historical knowledge, could listen to him for hours. Will re listen to this podcast for sure.

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    HHSFD guy
    Canada3 months ago
  • Warhawks

    If you want inside the warped mind of an AIPAC/Raytheon board member, listen to this drivel.

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    Mala Costraca
    United States3 months ago

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Praises for the engaging style, blending serious analysis with light humor.
The hosts provide thoughtful and informative discussions on complex foreign affairs topics.
Some critiques mention a perceived partisan bias in discussions, particularly regarding American politics.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge and expert guests featured in the conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Dark Forces Conspiring Against Democracy (w/ Bill Galston)
Q: What led you to write this book?
The book focuses on the dark passions that can undermine liberalism and examines how liberalism is vulnerable in today's political climate.
How The Jews Fought Rome
Q: How do you deal with Josephus' bias as a modern historian?
You have to read a lot of scholarship on Josephus and understand his biases while also considering archaeological evidence.
How The Jews Fought Rome
Q: What were the Jews thinking or were they thinking during the revolts?
From the rebels' point of view, they might have thought that they could win, and there was an irrational part of apocalyptic thinking that motivated them.
How The Jews Fought Rome
Q: Could you summarize the Jewish revolts against Rome briefly and say why they're significant?
The bulk of my book is about these three revolts in the space of 70 years, which include the Great Revolt, Masada, and the Diaspora Revolt.
The Hack Is Coming From Inside the House
Q: How do you think about the partnership between the private sector and government, particularly in moments of crisis?
Anne addresses the necessity of collaboration between government and private tech sectors in bolstering national security and resilience against cyber threats.

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Focusing on national security and foreign affairs, the content systematically analyzes pivotal geopolitical developments while providing insights from experienced hosts with extensive backgrounds in strategy and policy. Key topics often cover international relations, military strategy, and the implications of U.S. political decisions on the global stage. Unique features include discussions with prominent guests who contribute specialized expertise on regions and issues such as the Middle East, NATO, and urban warfare, adding depth to the analysis of current events and historical precedents.

Listeners can expect thoughtful, critical examinations of Western foreign policy and defense strategies, particularly under the lens of recent geopolit... more

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4. Tim Bouverie
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6. Yaakov Katz
7. Stephan Kieninger
8. John Spencer

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