The Precision-Guided Podcast

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The official podcast of the Georgetown Security Studies Review (GSSR), discussing all things national security, history, military, and foreign policy. GSSR is the official flagship publication of Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies, featuring both online commentary and a biannual academic journal. Find out more about GSSR here: georgetownsecuritystudiesreview.org/

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	87	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Government

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Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen a resurgence of interest in the topic of transatlantic security. Discussions of why the war in Ukraine began often focus on debates over the wisdom of NATO expansion in the post-Cold War era; ... more

17 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 18 min

Episode 77: Technology, Innovation, and National Security

Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach, discusses the importance of combining industry and government to foster innovation in the national security and technology landscape. The relationship between public and private sector talent is based on trust and provi... more

17 Oct 2025 • 30 min

Episode 76: Twenty Minutes on Tech with Dr. Daniel Byman

This episode dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and explores how recent trends and developments in the technology continue to transform. This episode also examines the growing challenges of content moderation, a... more

26 Jul 2025 • 22 min

Episode 75: Unconventional Maritime Warfare

Sea control is more important than ever. With 80-90 percent of the global trade over sea, it is impossible to maintain the current economic order without stability and security of the world's major trading routes. However, more forces than ever are a... more

1 Jul 2025 • 34 min

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Stephen Flanagan

Adjunct senior fellow at RAND; professor of security studies at Georgetown

Georgetown University, RAND

Episode: Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

Arun Gupta

CEO of NobleReach, venture capitalist, lecturer at Stanford University, and adjunct entrepreneurship professor at Georgetown University.

NobleReach

Episode: Episode 77: Technology, Innovation, and National Security

Dr. Daniel Byman

Professor in the School of Foreign Service and Director of the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Episode: Episode 76: Twenty Minutes on Tech with Dr. Daniel Byman

Pieter Zhao

PhD researcher at Erasmus University, expert in maritime warfare and security.

Erasmus University

Episode: Episode 75: Unconventional Maritime Warfare

Dr. Tammy Schultz

Professor of Strategic Studies at the US Marine Corps War College and adjunct professor at Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Episode: Episode 73: National Security, Fiction, And Wicked Problems

Christopher P. Costa

Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program and Former Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council.

Georgetown University

Episode: Episode 72: Behind the Curtain: U.S. Counterterrorism Policy, October 7th, and the Future Threat Landscape

Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown

Senior fellow in the Strouff-Talbot Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology at Brookings, Director of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors.

Brookings Institution

Episode: Episode 71: US-Mexico Relations in the Shadow of Fentanyl with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown Part 1

Sunny Gandhi

Vice President of Political Affairs at Encode Justice, experienced in AI governance at both the federal and state level.

Encode Justice

Episode: Episode 70: Legislating Artificial Intelligence with Sunny Gandhi and Thomas Woodside

Thomas Woodside

Policy Analyst at the Center for AI Safety Action Fund, previously a Junior Fellow at Georgetown.

Center for AI Safety Action Fund

Episode: Episode 70: Legislating Artificial Intelligence with Sunny Gandhi and Thomas Woodside

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Lauren Ackerman

Lauren Ackerman is a host affiliated with Georgetown Security Studies Review.

Max Kaplan

Max Kaplan is a co-host affiliated with Georgetown Security Studies Review.

Peyton Taylor

Peyton Taylor is a host affiliated with Georgetown Security Studies Review.

Nicole Butler

Nicole Butler is a host affiliated with Georgetown Security Studies Review.

Nelly Amairani

Nelly Amairani is a host affiliated with Georgetown Security Studies Review.

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Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

Q: How did the 2007 Munich Speech reflect the turning point in Russian thinking, and how did it influence subsequent policy?

Putin's Munich address accused the U.S. of unilateralism and called for a multipolar world, signaling a shift away from accepting U.S. security dominance and foreshadowing increased Russian pushback against Western interventions and NATO expansion in the following decade.

Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

Q: What was the significance of the NATO–Russia Founding Act and the principle of indivisible security?

The Founding Act established a framework for bilateral cooperation and consultation, including a clause on indivisible security that Russia cited as implying a veto over NATO actions. It also created mechanisms like the Permanent Joint Council to formalize cooperation and peacekeeping efforts, though Russia argued this principle constrained Western enlargement and drew a hard line on what Moscow considered equal security.

Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

Q: What exactly did Baker mean by the promise not to expand NATO, and how is that interpreted in light of later developments?

Baker's phrasing referred to Eastern Germany and not expanding NATO beyond that territory; the broader interpretation that this equated to a blanket veto on NATO enlargement is contested. The discussion emphasizes that the historical record supports a more limited interpretation tied to the German reunification context rather than a blanket prohibition on future enlargement.

Episode 78: From the End of the Cold War to the Start of a Hot One: An In-Depth Examination of the Evolution of U.S. and NATO-Russia Relations

Q: Could you set the stage for the 1989–1990 period and explain what the main topics were in the U.S. mind as the Soviet Union looked likely to fade from the world stage?

The U.S. sought a stable, cooperative transition with the new Eastern European landscape while reassuring Moscow that NATO would not overstep in a way that threatened Russian security. The emphasis was on managing a peaceful transition, preserving common security, and coordinating with allies on a unified Western response to the reshaping Soviet–European order.

Episode 77: Technology, Innovation, and National Security

Q: How can individuals, especially us students, fellow listeners, and recent alumni, contribute to the technology and innovation needed to improve national security?

Individuals can engage directly in government roles, advocate for tech understanding in policy, or pursue entrepreneurial endeavors that apply technology to solve problems.

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