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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
Iraq
Afghanistan
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 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

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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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Michael O'Hanlon
Brookings Institution defense analyst; author of To Dare Mighty Things
Brookings Institution
Episode: Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic
Jason Burke
Distinguished author on terrorism; author of Road to Kandahar and The Revolutionists
Author, scholar on terrorism
Episode: Iran and the Roots of Islamist Terror (w/ Jason Burke)
Norman Roule
Former CIA National Intelligence Manager for Iran
Intelligence Community, former CIA
Episode: Iran's Regional War Strategy is Failing (w/ Norman Roule)
Seth Jones
President of the Defense and Security Department, Harold Brown Chair at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: China Is Ready For War. We Aren't. (w/ Seth Jones)
Frank Dikötter
Distinguished historian of China and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Episode: On The Precipice of Illegal War (w/ Frank Dikötter)
Kori Schake
Director of national security programs at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Crisis Facing Our Military (w/ Kori Schake)
Stephen Kotkin
Currently a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and at the Freeman-Spogli Institute at Stanford University. Author of works on Stalin.
Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Princeton University
Episode: How Evil Regimes Cling to Power (w/ Stephen Kotkin)
Michael Weiss
Internationally respected investigative journalist, Editor at The Insider
The Insider
Episode: Don't Count on Trump Coming to the Rescue (w/ Michael Weiss)
Michael Froman
President of the Council on Foreign Relations with a distinguished career in public service
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: We Need to Secure Our Supply Chains (w/ Mike Froman)

Hosts

Eric Edelman
Counselor at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, Non-Resident Fellow at the Miller Center, and Bulwark contributor.
Eliot Cohen
Professor Emeritus of Strategy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and contributing writer to The Atlantic.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 706 ratings
  • „Strategery“ par excellence

    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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    reglogge
    Germany12 days ago
  • Sometimes pro-murder.

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    Seyfert
    a month ago
  • Neocon

    trash

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Just Some Dude 420
    United Statesa month ago
  • On the Precipice

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intrepid Inquirer
    United States2 months ago
  • Do your homework

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    allothernamesaretaken23
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the well-informed discussions, often highlighting the expertise and credibility of the hosts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic
Q: What is your view on Congress's role in modern defense, especially regarding funding for current conflicts and the defense industrial base?
He argues Congress should be an active partner, not merely a rubber-stamp, and suggests targeted funding for replenishment and capacity, with mechanisms to avoid excessive ground commitments and to assure a credible industrial base for multi-year needs.
Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic
Q: How do you assess the role of the three offsets in maintaining a technological edge, and how might AI fit into that going forward?
The guest outlines the evolution from nuclear- and conventional-edge offsets to more networked and precision-enabled approaches, noting that AI/autonomy will redefine balance but that clear, scalable procurement and doctrine will determine whether the edge endures.
Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic
Q: Talk a little bit about what you mean when you say we have an American way of strategy, but not an American way of war.
The guest explains that American grand strategy has often been assertive and expansionist, with varied military approaches over time; the aim is to deter and prevail, while adapting strategies to different conflicts rather than sticking to a single martial model.
The Crisis Facing Our Military (w/ Kori Schake)
Q: So, can you trust the military not to obey orders that are clearly illegal, which would do damage to the institutions of free government?
The American system of military subordination relies on the belief that orders received are legal, and if we get to the point where military commanders are having to judge the legality of orders, we have already failed at several important echelons.
The Crisis Facing Our Military (w/ Kori Schake)
Q: Kori, could you just to get us started, say something first about the title of the book for those of our listeners who are not devotees of the literature on civil-military relations?
The title is a reference to Samuel Huntington's, The Soldier and the State, which is widely and I think rightly seen as the first serious book, academic book on civil-military relations in the United States.

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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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2. Jason Burke
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5. Frank Dikötter
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7. Stephen Kotkin
8. Michael Weiss

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