Beste Texas National Security Network podcaster (2024)

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The German Perspective: NATO, Ukraine, and Russian Information Operations 20:38

1d ago20:38

20:38

On this episode, Basil speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Martin Wroblewski, PhD, a seasoned officer in the German Army with deep insights into the intricacies of European security dynamics. They delve into the German role in NATO and in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, as well as Russian information operations as they pertain to Germany. LTC Wroblewski …

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Russia, Central Asia, and the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan 21:27

4d ago21:27

21:27

TNSR Managing Editor Rick Landgraf talks with Charles Ziegler about his latest article, Filling the Void Left by Great-Power Retrenchment: Russia, Central Asia, and the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan. Charles and Rick discuss how the Central Asian countries have reacted to the withdrawal, how Russia has tried to reassert itself in the region, and…

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"Bad Romance": Sex, Spies, and Lies from the Cold War 29:14

8d ago29:14

29:14

On this episode, Josh Sanborn joins Lera and Sergio to talk about his latest cultural research on spies and spy fiction from the Cold War, and the fascinating interplay between the Intelligence Community and the fiction world. In his forthcoming book project Bad Romance, Josh unpacks famed novels such as From Russia with Love and Soviet films and h…

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Wisdom for a World in Turmoil 49:41

11d ago49:41

49:41

Robert D. Kaplan spoke at the University of Texas at Austin, where he discussed how our leaders can come to grips with a world seemingly in disarray.

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Placing Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait in the Context of the End of the Cold War 41:49

18d ago41:49

41:49

TNSR Production Editor Kerry Anderson talks with historian Daniel Chardell about his article The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered, published in Volume 6, Issue 3 of TNSR. Daniel and Kerry discuss Saddam Hussein's understanding of the shifts in power that followed the Soviet Union's collapse, how U.S. and Iraqi leaders perceived …

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Stable Division: Belarus & the Continued Battle for Democracy 19:36

22d ago19:36

19:36

"When we think about the War in Ukraine, we should think about Belarus as well," says Ryhor Astapenia, founder and research director of the Centre for New Ideas, a Minsk-based non-partisan civil society organization promoting democratic reforms in Belarus. On this episode, Ryhor shares with us about the importance of Belarus in the European securit…

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Sport and War: Martin Pengelly on his book "Brotherhood" 31:51

25d ago31:51

31:51

Marshall Kosloff talks with journalist Martin Pengelly about his book, "Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War." They discuss rugby and Pengelly's story about members of a West Point rugby team in the aftermath of 9/11.

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The Debate Over Why the United States Invaded Iraq in 2003 28:25

1M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode, TNSR Production Editor Kerry Anderson sits down with Joseph Stieb to discuss his article from Volume 6, Issue 3 of TNSR: "Why Did the United States Invade Iraq? The Debate at 20 Years."

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"We're all in cyberspace together": Digital Literacy from Ukraine to the World 38:08

1M ago38:08

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On this episode, recorded at UNLOCK Prague 2024, SlavX host Kate speaks with Anastasiia Apetyk, a lawyer and expert on information rights and digital security. Since 2017, at the Expert Centre for Human Rights (Kyiv, Ukraine), Anastasiia has been researching security issues at the community level, problems of information and digital rights, data pr…

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Great-Power Expectations in Europe 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

Jim Goldgeier and Marshall Kosloff discuss the post-Cold War era, NATO expansion, great-power expectations, and the future of the U.S. role in Europe.

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"I tried the 'Truth' thing": Telegram, Free Speech, and the Debunking Dilemma 21:27

1M ago21:27

21:27

In this episode, Basil and Misha sit down with Maksim Dvorovyi to discuss his work on digital advocacy in Ukraine and globally, the potential banning of Telegram due to its lack of content regulation, and the trouble with debunking as a method for countering disinformation. We hope you enjoy! ABOUT THE GUEST Maksym Dvorovyi (@dvorovyi) is a Kyiv-ba…

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Estimating China's Defense Spending: How to Get It Wrong (and Right) 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

China's defense spending is difficult to quantify because many assessments make methodological errors that result in inflated figures. Taylor Fravel, George Gilboy, and Eric Heginbotham explain these flaws and offer a novel method for a more accurate assessment. Their article was published in the summer 2024 issue of TNSR.…

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History and Perspective in Statecraft and War 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

At the Clements Center for National Security's Summer Seminar in History and Statecraft, Susan Colbourn and Simon Miles discussed how different concepts of history have shaped the war in Ukraine and how students of international affairs should challenge their assumptions and embrace uncertainty.

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It's Complicated: North Macedonia, Historiography, and Indigenous Nations 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Brown, a distinguished anthropologist from Arizona State University's Melikian Center. Dr. Brown takes us on a deep dive into the rich and often contentious history of Macedonia, exploring the complexities of historiography and the narratives that shape our understanding of the Balkan region. Join us as D…

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Introducing our new editor-in-chief, Sheena Chestnut Greitens 34:06

2M ago34:06

34:06

In this episode, TNSR publisher Ryan Evans spoke with the journal's new editor-in-chief, Prof. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, an award-winning scholar and associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs. They spoke about why she became a scholar, her research, the intellectual challenges of the competition with Ch…

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Mitigating Risks in a Volatile World: A Conversation with Philip Zelikow 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Ryan Evans talks with Philip Zelikow about his recent article for TNSR, "Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking." Their wide-ranging and insightful conversation covers everything from Zelikow's career as a high-level foreign policy practitioner and as an historian, his experience directing the 9/11 Commission, his argumen…

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Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War 25:08

3M ago25:08

25:08

Rick talks with TNSR author Joshua Byun about how American attempts to leave Europe during the first decade of the Cold War were thwarted by European concerns that German rearmament would trigger a Soviet attack.

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Salami Tactics in the Shadow of Major War 27:26

3M ago27:26

27:26

Rick sits down with Richard Maass, the author of "Salami Tactics: Faits Accomplis and International Expansion in the Shadow of Major War," to discuss how powerful countries can use repetitive, limited acts of aggression to expand influence while avoiding potential escalation.

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Joseph Nye on Scholarship and Practice in International Relations 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

Frank Gavin, chair of TNSR's editorial board, talks with Joseph Nye about his new memoir, "A Life in the American Century." This fascinating conversation covers a range of issues, including lessons from Nye's extensive experience as an influential analyst, policymaker, and scholar.

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Metaphor to Direct: The History of Russian New Drama 39:04

3M ago39:04

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On this episode, Nick speaks with Susanna Weygandt a scholar studying performance theories of Russian and East European theater. She discusses the work of Anatoly Vasiliev, famed Russian theater director for the Moscow School of Dramatic Arts. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST: Elena Susanna Weygandt analyzes and documents performance theories …

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The Difficult Balance of Constitutional Statesmanship During Times of War 32:05

4M ago32:05

32:05

Marshall Kosloff talks with Luke Schumacher about his recent article in TNSR, "Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War II, and the Reality of Constitutional Statesmanship."

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The Pivot to Asia Remains Incomplete 45:55

4M ago45:55

45:55

Marshall Kosloff talks with Ambassador Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine about their new book, "Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power."

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Sweden, Finland, and the Meaning of Alliance Membership 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

Ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington in July, Rick sits down with Katherine Elgin and Alexander Lanoszka to discuss what alliance membership means for Sweden and Finland.

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Words Without Bars: Russian Prison Literature & the Encyclopedia of the Dog 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

On this episode, José Vergara (Bryn Mawr College) delves into the challenges and rewards of teaching literature in a carceral setting and his continued exploration of novels born behind bars. From the haunting prose of incarcerated writers to the innovative realms of digital humanities, Vergara shares his many projects such as the Encyclopedia of t…

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From Panic to Policy: The Limits of Foreign Propaganda and the Foundations of an Effective Response 28:19

4M ago28:19

28:19

Gavin Wilde joined TNSR managing editor Rick Landgraf to discuss Gavin's recent article about the effects of foreign propaganda on U.S. domestic politics. They discuss how the fear that hostile foreign powers could subvert democracy by spreading misinformation may be exaggerated, as the relationship between people's beliefs and attitudes and their …

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"Dynasty Divided: A Family History of Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism" 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

On this episode, Misha and Cullan speak with Fabian Baumann, a research associate at the University of Heidelberg, whose latest book Dynasty Divided (2023, NIU Press) uniquely approaches the nuanced history of Ukrainian and Russian nationalism through a prominent Kievan family of journalists, scholars, and politicians. Thanks for listening! ABOUT T…

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Why the Humanities Still Matter in Higher Education 28:55

5M ago28:55

28:55

Marshall Kosloff talks with Editorial Board Chair Frank Gavin about his essay in TNSR, "Cracks in the Ivory Tower?" They discuss why universities need to consider the purpose of higher education and the ongoing importance of the humanities, including when studying international security issues.

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Cyber Crime & Punishment in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War 38:14

5M ago38:14

38:14

On this episode, Kseniya Yurtayeva joins Taylor and Basil to discuss her work on cyberaggression, hybrid warfare, and the difficulty of creating and enforcing cyber law in the midst of a global conflict. ABOUT THE GUEST:Kseniya Yurtayeva holds a PhD in criminal law, criminology and criminal-executive law and is a visiting scholar at the University …

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The Evolution of China's Navy 41:45

5M ago41:45

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The Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program hosted Xiaobing Li, professor of history and the Don Betz endowed chair in international studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, for a book talk on China’s New Navy: The Evolution of PLAN from the People’s Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War.

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Liberty After Liberalism: Post-Maidan Transformations in Ukrainian Media 57:51

5M ago57:51

57:51

On this episode, Taras Fedirko from the University of Glasgow joins us on the Forty Acres to share the multilayered story of post-Soviet media in Ukraine and its dramatic transformations from Kravchuk to Zelenskyy. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Taras Fedirko is a Lecturer in Organized Crime and Corruption at the University of Glasgow. His current research fo…

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The Multiple Collisions Involved in the War in Ukraine 31:40

5M ago31:40

31:40

The Clements Center for National Security, the Center for European Studies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted Michael Kimmage, Professor of History at Catholic University, for a book talk on his upcoming release Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability.…

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The German Perspective: NATO, Ukraine, and Russian Information Operations 20:38

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Russia, Central Asia, and the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan 21:27

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"Bad Romance": Sex, Spies, and Lies from the Cold War 29:14

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Wisdom for a World in Turmoil 49:41

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Placing Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait in the Context of the End of the Cold War 41:49

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Stable Division: Belarus & the Continued Battle for Democracy 19:36

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Sport and War: Martin Pengelly on his book "Brotherhood" 31:51

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The Debate Over Why the United States Invaded Iraq in 2003 28:25

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"We're all in cyberspace together": Digital Literacy from Ukraine to the World 38:08

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Great-Power Expectations in Europe 27:35

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"I tried the 'Truth' thing": Telegram, Free Speech, and the Debunking Dilemma 21:27

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Estimating China's Defense Spending: How to Get It Wrong (and Right) 43:05

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History and Perspective in Statecraft and War 29:37

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It's Complicated: North Macedonia, Historiography, and Indigenous Nations 38:20

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Introducing our new editor-in-chief, Sheena Chestnut Greitens 34:06

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Mitigating Risks in a Volatile World: A Conversation with Philip Zelikow 38:48

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Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War 25:08

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Salami Tactics in the Shadow of Major War 27:26

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Joseph Nye on Scholarship and Practice in International Relations 45:22

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Metaphor to Direct: The History of Russian New Drama 39:04

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The Difficult Balance of Constitutional Statesmanship During Times of War 32:05

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The Pivot to Asia Remains Incomplete 45:55

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Sweden, Finland, and the Meaning of Alliance Membership 27:45

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Words Without Bars: Russian Prison Literature & the Encyclopedia of the Dog 32:18

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From Panic to Policy: The Limits of Foreign Propaganda and the Foundations of an Effective Response 28:19

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"Dynasty Divided: A Family History of Russian and Ukrainian Nationalism" 34:51

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Why the Humanities Still Matter in Higher Education 28:55

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Cyber Crime & Punishment in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War 38:14

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The Evolution of China's Navy 41:45

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Liberty After Liberalism: Post-Maidan Transformations in Ukrainian Media 57:51

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The Multiple Collisions Involved in the War in Ukraine 31:40

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