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Spies, data, conspiracies are some of the keywords associated with Intelligence. In this second episode of our special series Irregular Warfare, Dr. Simon Willmetts joins us to talk about the history, significance and role of intelligence in today’s world. Dr. Willmetts is Assistant Professor of Intelligence Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University. His research focuses on the cultural impact that intelligence services have on society. In this episode we look at how Intelligence agencies, particularly the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) has impacted the course of war, as well its evolution through time. Don’t miss out on our future episodes!

In this episode, the intricacies of gender in terrorism and counterterrorism are explored in a discussion lead by Myrthe Mullié of the JASON Institute. The expertise on the matter is contributed by Dr. Eviane Leidig, Research Fellow in the Current and Threats Programme at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, and Seran de Leede, independent researcher on the topic of women, gender and political violence who recently co-edited the Central Asia Program Special Issue: 'Negotiating Gender in Central Asia, the Effect of Gender Structures and Dynamics on Violent Extremism’.

In the latest JASON podcast episode, William Bos Le Vinson discusses with Dr. Piet de Klerk the use, control and dangers of nuclear weapons. Dr. de Klerk counts with years of experience as a diplomat and as chairman of groups such as the Missile Technology Control Regime and the Nuclear Suppliers Group as well as the former Ambassador of the Netherlands in Jordan. Furthermore, they talk about the potential dangers of the current conflict in Ukraine with regards to the use of these weapons, as well as some of the international mechanisms to control the production of these weapons.

After almost 20 years, the war in Afghanistan has ended. This war has been the subject of many studies due to its effects on how wars are fought nowadays. Ranging from a man-hunt for Osama Bin-Laden to a state building mission, many intricate and complex factors contributed to the extended duration of this conflict.

JASON Institute introduces its special series Irregular Warfare. William Bos Le Vinson discusses with Dr. Martijn Kitzen, professor at the Netherlands Defense Academy and former officer in the Dutch Army, about his personal experience in the conflict, the strategy applied by the West, the surrounding myths and common misconceptions surrounding the war as well as the lessons learned from the conflict.

A year into the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray area, human rights violations and a full-fledged humanitarian crisis have pushed many innocent people to the verge of hunger and death. The European Union has repeatedly asked for a halt to the violence and unrestricted humanitarian access to all sections of Tigray, yet we are seeing more limitations.

What role did Europe play in the past, and how will it play out in the future? Was the intervention effective? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such intervention?

In the Jason Institute’s latest podcast, Arianna Pearlstein interviews Guido Lanfranchi, Junior researcher at the Clingendael Institute’s Conflict Research Unit to answer these questions and more. This podcast is recorded and produced by Geuren & Kleuren on November 9th, 2021.

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The European security landscape has changed rapidly in recent decades, and continues to do so today. In this episode, produced by the JASON Institute with Geuren & Kleuren, we examine the past, present, and future nature of European security cooperation initiatives as we are getting closer to the day our conference on the topic takes place. Bérénice Cabanne of the Activities Committee at JASON discusses these wide range of initiatives with Steven Blockmans, Director at the Center for European Policy Studies.

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UAVs or drones are increasingly being used by States and non-State actors in and outside of armed conflict. In this JASON Institute podcast episode, Uditi Saha interviews Dr. Katharine Fortin and Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Bolder on the humanitarian issues concerning the use of UAVS.

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In this episode of the Jason Institute's Lustrum podcast series, we return to the place where it all began: Europe. The security landscape in Europe has undeniably undergone significant transformation since NATO was founded in 1949, particularly with the evolution of the European Union. Today, much remains to be decided about the path of EU defense vis-a-vis or together with NATO, but in a world of ever increasing security challenges, doing nothing appears to be off the table. Do you want to learn about how Brexit has affected EU strategic defense talks and subsequent relations with NATO? What about how former American president Trump has, at least in the short term, has changed the attitude of several European states towards NATO? Then check out this most recent podcast where Bérénice Cabanne discusses these questions and others with Dutch Journalist Caroline de Gruyter.

The United States was originally one of the driving forces behind NATO in the post World War II world. Over time, however, the role of the United States has transformed and evolved. From the end of the Cold War, to the post 9/11 world, the relationship between American national security and NATO objectives has been complex, made more complicated by changing security challenges and presidential administrations. How has the role of the United States in NATO changed overtime? How has 4 years of Trump affected NATO relations, and what challenges lie ahead for Biden? And what does the United States still stand to gain from NATO? In the Jason Institute's latest lustrum podcast episode, Bérénice Cabanne interviews Dr. Ruud Janssens, Professor of American Studies at the University of Amsterdam, to answer these questions and more.