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The Institute of World Politics

The Institute of World Politics
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Yevgeny Prigozhin

The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school of national security and international affairs, dedicated to developing leaders with a sound understanding of international realities and the ethical conduct of statecraft, based on knowledge and appreciation of the principles of the American political economy and the Western moral tradition. **Please note that the views expressed by our guest l... more

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The EU Ambassador to the U.S. Jovita Neliupšienė addresses the European Union’s growing role as a key defense actor. Framed within the broader context of EU-U.S. relations and NATO, the discussion focuses on shifting European security concerns, parti... more

In her book, Wife, Mother, Spy: An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days, Ms. Ann Butler explores the complexities of balancing a career in the Agency’s Clandestine Service while raising five children with a “non-tandem” spouse. This event wil... more

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Dr. Caroline Batka analyzes PMCs in Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War. This lecture draws on Dr. Caroline Batka’s compendium of research on Private Military Contractors (PMCs) and examine... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Caroline Batka
Senior military analyst; adjunct professor; researcher on PMSCs and non-state actors in war
Cornelius University (Bratislava); Bay Atlantic University; RAND/US government experience
Episode: Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War
Mitzi Perdum
Charitable activist involved in supporting Ukraine
Episode: Standing With a Witness of Faith During the War in Ukraine
Brendan Steinhauser
Partner with Steinhauser Strategies, expert in public affairs and national security.
Steinhauser Strategies
Episode: Artificial General Intelligence: America's Next National Security Frontier
Mark Beall
Leading expert at the intersection of AI policy and national security.
Gladstone AI
Episode: Artificial General Intelligence: America's Next National Security Frontier
Jan Jekielek
Senior Editor with The Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders
The Epoch Times
Episode: TikTok from First Principles: Why it’s the CCP’s Most Potent Weapon Against America and the West
Michael Sobolik
Senior Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies
American Foreign Policy Council
Episode: Countering the Dragon: Preparing for Potential Chinese Aggression
Clare Birgin
Ambassador with extensive experience in national security and intelligence
Australian National University
Episode: Book Lecture: Revealing Secrets
John Blaxland
Professor of international security and intelligence studies
Australian National University
Episode: Book Lecture: Revealing Secrets

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Jim Robbins
Academic Dean at IWP; appears as a recurring host and commentator on governance and security issues.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Great episode.

    Great episode, Rebecca Burgess: Soldier-Citizens and Citizen-Soldiers: Spiritedness and the Constitution.

    A politically neutral military is a pillar of our country.

    Despite Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, our active duty & retired general & flag officers are publicly partisan in open letters & public speeches.

    A US military that is unable to police itself to publicly remain politically neutral, is a danger to our constitutional republic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you

    Really wanted to hear the latest episode, but there is no sound. I’m trying to educate myself, and I enjoy your choice of lecture topics! Thank you, God Bless America with wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    northwest supercaster
    United States3 years ago
  • Please ditch the partisan ax grinding

    I listen for engaging content on international affairs. Please cut the partisan dirt flinging — it cheapens the IWP organization.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States4 years ago
  • Great School, Great Podcasts

    Phenomenal school of higher education and great content. 🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeaPlatz
    United States5 years ago
  • Fine content, poor audio

    I periodically enjoy relevant and timely topics, but content is sometimes dry. Often important things that are not covered elsewhere. But please improve the audio quality. It’s an embarrassment.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States5 years ago

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Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War
Q: Are there other private military contractors that are similarly avoiding accountability like Wagner, operating in different jurisdictions?
contested; there are ongoing developments with linked entities and subsidiaries, and some groups show more chaotic or less governed behavior, but clear parallels require further evidence and time
Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War
Q: Is the organization that has replaced Wagner readout? Would you consider that an introduction to this organization in the way Wagner was not?
At present, it is too early to tell what successor groups or subsidiaries will do; the landscape appears more chaotic with evolving leadership and operations.
Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War
Q: In terms of EU security contractors, are lower pay rates a general contracting rule or specific to military contracting?
EU security contracts tend to pay less due to budgetary constraints and the structure of EU funding (CSDP/EPF), which creates a more competitive and smaller-scale market compared to US contracting.
The War in Ukraine - An Update from The Front
Q: How do you think they will translate into their foreign policy and their potential success in Ukraine in the future?
Despite cuts in defense spending, they have shown resilience in trying to achieve their objectives.
The War in Ukraine - An Update from The Front
Q: Is that because Putin continues to avoid mobilizing city senators and other Russian elites?
Yes, he's been trying to avoid mobilization since 2022, which was very unpopular.

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