Podcast Episodes

Persian Puzzles

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Iran is once again convulsed by nationwide protests — but this time, the regime has pulled the plug. With the …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Southern Exposure: Trump’s Arrest of Maduro Brings Opportunities and Dangers

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The arrest of Nicolás Maduro was a complex operation that exposed the weakness of a narco-dictatorship and sen…

7 months ago

Recognizing Somaliland

For more than three decades, Somaliland has functioned as a free, independent, Muslim, pro-peace, anti-Islamist republic on the Horn of Africa. Now, …

7 months, 1 week ago

The War Against Christians (With Chinese Characteristics)

This Christmas week, we're left to confront a hard truth: Christians are under attack in many corners of the world.

On October 10, the Chinese Communi…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Chinese Economic Statecraft is a U.S. National Security Threat

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China isn’t just competing economically — it’s coercing strategically. Drawing on the U.S.-China Economic and Secu…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Americans Want U.S. Strength and Statesmanship

Politicians love to tell Americans what we think about U.S. leadership, our military, our allies, and our enemies — but the data tells a different st…

8 months ago

The Widening Gulf Between Iran and the Gulf

Guest host Behnam Ben Taleblu is joined by former U.S. intelligence official Norman Roule to examine Iran’s postwar moment: from puncturing the comfo…

8 months, 1 week ago

Africa 2025: Things Fall Apart

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Africa rarely makes the headlines — but it should. Here are just a few: Islamist movements are expanding from Nige…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

DJT and the VIP (Very Important Prince)

President Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, A.K.A. MbS, a royal welcome to Washington. But beyond the flashy diplomacy, quite a lot …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Back to Iraq

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Filmmaker Michael Pack joins host Cliff May to tell the extraordinary story of The Last 600 Meters, his grippin…

9 months ago