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Rational Security episodes
- The "Je Suis Francis" Edition
Russia is about to intervene in Syria. Good luck with that. The U.S. and China are contemplating a “cyber arms treaty.” And the New York Times editorial board has a plan for closing Guantanamo. Plus, in Object Lessons, Edward Snowden has a new look.
44 min - The "Let's Ignore the Debate" Edition
Is the Obama administration's hand-wringing over Chinese cyber spying making the U.S. look like chumps? Two new books chart the meteoric rise of ISIS. And a former U.S. ambassador highlights the importance of international partnerships to U.S. counterterrorism.
Plus, in Object Lessons, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson wants you to chill out!
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47 min - The "Let's Ignore the Debate" Edition
Is the Obama administration's hand-wringing over Chinese cyber spying making the U.S. look like chumps? Two new books chart the meteoric rise of ISIS. And a former U.S. ambassador highlights the importance of international partnerships to U.S. counterterrorism.
Plus, in Object Lessons, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson wants you to chill out!
47 min - The "Abu Bakr Bicker Backer Whatever" Edition
Donald Trump reveals that he doesn’t know the names of the heads of the world’s biggest terrorist organizations. Does that disqualify him to be commander-in-chief? Turns out killing Anwar Al-Alawki was an “easy” decision for President Obama. And can the House sue the president over the Iran deal?
Plus, in Object Lessons, how our lives would be different had 9/11 never happened.
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46 min - The "Abu Bakr Bicker Backer Whatever" Edition
Donald Trump reveals that he doesn’t know the names of the heads of the world’s biggest terrorist organizations. Does that disqualify him to be commander-in-chief? Turns out killing Anwar Al-Alawki was an “easy” decision for President Obama. And can the House sue the president over the Iran deal?
Plus, in Object Lessons, how our lives would be different had 9/11 never happened.
46 min - "The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend" EditionGen. David Petraeus has a new plan for fighting ISIS. Is it smart or utterly nuts? A new article takes us deep inside the mind and menace of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-declared “caliph” of the Islamic State. And a new book takes us deep inside the operation to kill an American Al Qaeda fighter. Plus, in Object Lessons, ancient art and modern icons.
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37 min - "The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend" Edition
Gen. David Petraeus has a new plan for fighting ISIS. Is it smart or utterly nuts? A new article takes us deep inside the mind and menace of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-declared “caliph” of the Islamic State. And a new book takes us deep inside the operation to kill an American Al Qaeda fighter. Plus, in Object Lessons, ancient art and modern icons.
37 min - The "Don't Check Your 401(k)" Edition
This week on the podcast: How could China's economic free fall affect U.S. national security? What does international law have to say about Russia's invasion of Ukraine? And the Secret Service gets upset when a drone flies near President Obama while he's playing golf.
Plus, in Object Lessons, countering violent extremism...with BBQ.
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40 min - The "Don't Check Your 401(k)" Edition
This week on the podcast: How could China's economic free fall affect U.S. national security? What does international law have to say about Russia's invasion of Ukraine? And the Secret Service gets upset when a drone flies near President Obama while he's playing golf.
Plus, in Object Lessons, countering violent extremism...with BBQ.
40 min - The "Rested But By No Means Ready" EditionThe top ISIS fighter in U.S. custody is being transferred to Iraq. What’s it mean for the U.S. justice system and the future of detainee policy in the war with ISIS? Two years after the first Snowden leaks, are we over the idea of the idealistic whistleblower? And a photo essay on strategic Jerusalem. Plus, in Object Lessons, drones, shades, and summer reading.
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About Rational Security
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A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson.
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