
Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 345 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into t... more
After losing fellow marines in Iraq, Jeff Lindquist struggled with post-traumatic stress that was steadily destroying his life. Years later, an innovative technology helped him reclaim it. This is the story of Jeff and Erik Won, two veterans who serv... more
The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from oth... more
The Marine Corps just released its plan to fight against adversaries on land and Ryan had the two architects of the plan, Ground Combat Element 2040, on the show to talk about it. They discuss drones, resilience, long-range fires, logistics, and what... more
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Just listen to the Iran pod freebie, really feeble and analysis, so glad I don’t subscribe
It’s nice to hear another American pod on this topic. It’s necessary to keep this war in the spotlight. Thank you for your dedication and perspective. Subscribed.
The episode on Strait of Hormuz, we tried to listen while traveling in the car, guys, it went from you were whispering to each other to suddenly audible. Really affects obviously what we took away from the episode. Straighten out your microphones and regulate your voices while speaking please !! Maybe test and listen to your voices before recording?!
Watch yourself around Ryan. He will doxx you on X if you disagree with him.
Extremely biased and one sided takes. Twists historical facts to suit his narratives. Unable to see all angles, which kinda sucks considering that’s what this is supposed to be about.
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Listeners tend to be policy wonks and defense professionals who crave in-depth analysis of security, defense tech, and geopolitics, often framed through expert interviews and battlefield case studies. Episodes frequently combine on-the-ground reporting with strategic assessment, featuring high-profile think-tank scholars, military officers, and industry guests, sometimes interleaved with practical tech or policy discussions. Notable strengths include a thorough, data-driven approach to current events, a willingness to cover niche military topics (drones, autonomy, industrial base policy), and a willingness to host a range of perspectives from NATO, U.S. deterrence, and regional security theaters. For potential guests or sponsors, the show a... more
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Recent guests on War on the Rocks include:
1. Erik Won
2. Jeff Lindquist
3. Mark Cancian
4. Stacie Pettyjohn
5. Michael Eisenstadt
6. Eric Clark
7. Jason Morris
8. Dara Massicot
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