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Back to SearchSpecial Episode: The Iranian Nuclear Gamble with Richard Nephew
Season 1 Episode 89
Senior research scholar at Columbia University and former NSC Director for Iran Richard Nephew joins Michael for another special episode to analyze the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The 'Sledgehammer' to Global Trade: Kelly Ann Shaw
Season 1 Episode 88
Michael talks with Kelly Ann Shaw, former Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs, about President Trump's 'sledgehammer' approach to international trade and tariffs. Kel…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Special Episode: The Next Move in the Iran Crisis with Richard Nephew
Season 1 Episode 87
In this special episode, Michael talks with Iran expert Richard Nephew, who warns of impending U.S. military strikes on Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities—a task only the American military can a…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Iran Equation: Gen. Frank McKenzie
Season 1 Episode 86
In this episode of NatSec Matters, we revisit Michael Allen's conversation with General (Ret.) Kenneth 'Frank' McKenzie, Jr., former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the evolving security cha…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
An Unwinnable War: Mark Montgomery
Season 1 Episode 85
Michael Allen welcomes back RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery to the podcast, where he explains why—even with a ceasefire—ending the war between Russia and Ukraine could be "impossible." He discusses the r…
Published on 5 months ago
The Long War: Glenn Corn
Season 1 Episode 84
Michael Allen talks with former CIA executive and US foreign policy expert Glenn Corn, a regular guest of NatSec Matters. Glenn shares insights from his recent trip to Ukraine and the outlook for US …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Palaces & Policy Shifts: Jeffrey Feltman
Season 1 Episode 83
Michael Allen talks with former senior State Department official Jeffrey Feltman about President Trump's "new approach" to the Middle East following his recent trip to the Gulf. Jeffrey analyzes the …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Beijing's Long Game: Mike Studeman
Season 1 Episode 82
Michael Allen talks with retired rear admiral and China expert Mike Studeman about the geopolitical implications of President Trump's trade negotiations with China and US policy to counter Chinese in…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Biotech Frontline: Dawn Meyerriecks
Season 1 Episode 81
Jeremy Bash explores the biotech battleground with former CIA science and technology chief Dawn Meyerriecks. Dawn, a key voice on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, discusses…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Statecraft 2.0: Dennis Ross
Season 1 Episode 80
Andrew Shapiro talks with former US Ambassador Dennis Ross, who argues that the country's foreign policy needs a reboot. Amb. Ross explains the principles of "Statecraft 2.0" – why the US must adapt …
Published on 6 months ago