Hoover Institution: Strategika
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsA podcast series that analyzes ongoing issues of national security in light of conflicts of the past—the efforts of the Military History Working Group of historians, analysts, and military personnel focusing on military history and contemporary conflict.
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Episodes
The Iran Time Bomb with Kori Schake
October 17, 2016 21:25 - 6.25 MBKori Schake explains why the long-term destabilizing effects of the Iran deal likely offset its short-term benefits, and gives advice on how the next president should handle the potential danger.
Empowering Iran: The Weaknesses Of The Nuclear Deal With Tom Donnelly
October 17, 2016 21:20 - 6.81 MBTom Donnelly describes how the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Iran opened for the door for the regime in Tehran to strengthen its position in the region and the world.
Underestimating Our Enemies, with Ralph Peters
September 07, 2016 21:31 - 7.29 MBRalph Peters warns that the willpower and resolve of Islamic terrorists counterbalance's the West’s material and financial advantages.
Terrorism, in Perspective, with Williamson Murray
September 07, 2016 21:27 - 6.97 MBMilitary and diplomatic historian Williamson Murray explains why terrorist attacks on the West have grown smaller in scope since 9/11 — but warns of nightmare scenarios that may still remain on the horizon.
The Legacy of 9/11
September 07, 2016 20:01 - 6.32 MBOn the fifteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Peter Mansoor reflects on America's subsequent war on terrorism ... And on what must be done to ultimately emerge victorious.
Military Readiness in an Age of Uncertainty with Thomas Donnelly
May 22, 2016 21:35 - 9.3 MBTom Donnelly lays out the first principles of military readiness and analyzes whether America is prepared for the foreign policy challenges ahead.
Military Readiness: The Admiral’s Perspective with James Ellis
May 17, 2016 18:50 - 10 MBAdmiral James Ellis describes the principles that are needed to keep America secure at a time of geopolitical uncertainty.
Iran: The Fork in the Road with Kori Schake
April 15, 2016 21:44 - 10.3 MBKori Schake examines the variables that will determine whether the nuclear deal with Iran pushes the country towards radicalism or reconciliation.
The Threat from Iran with Angelo Codevilla
April 15, 2016 21:40 - 9.17 MBAngelo Codevilla examines the fallout from the Iranian nuclear deal and predicts how it will affect America national security in the future.
Understanding ISIS with Mark Moyar
February 26, 2016 22:18 - 8.05 MBMark Moyar looks at how ISIS fits into the broader history of terrorism, and examines what it’s ambitions for a caliphate mean for American national security.
ISIS and Islam with Raymond Ibrahim
February 26, 2016 22:14 - 8.1 MBRaymond Ibrahim explains how Islamic history and theology have influenced the development of ISIS.
Why Arms Control Agreements Are Superfluous, with Angelo Codevilla
September 09, 2015 20:40 - 7.23 MBAngelo Codevilla argues that arms control agreements have little practical worth and that the recent agreement with Iran will actually aid Tehran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
Can the United States Restrain Iran? with Walter Russell Mead
September 09, 2015 20:38 - 9.89 MBWalter Russell Mead analyzes the strategic calculations underlying the nuclear deal for both President Obama and the Iranian regime.
Arms Control, Ancient and Modern with Barry Strauss
September 09, 2015 20:35 - 7.06 MBBarry Strauss examines the historical track record of arms control agreements and what it means for America’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Cultural Decline and the Military with Andrew Roberts
August 14, 2015 22:02 - 6.99 MBAndrew Roberts considers the implications of military policies that increasingly value political correctness over the ability to fight and win wars.
How the Military Has Resisted Political Correctness, with Thomas Donnelly
August 13, 2015 22:12 - 9.24 MBThomas Donnelly looks at how the U.S. military has made progress on race, gender, and sexual orientation without succumbing to the temptations of political correctness.
A History of Violence: The Changing Face of Warfare, with Thomas Donnelly
June 25, 2015 19:07 - 10.4 MBThomas Donnelly explains why the United States thought it could use technology as a substitute for military manpower — and how the effort came up short.
The Relentless Innovators: The Military’s Culture of Excellence with Bing West
June 25, 2015 19:03 - 8.17 MBBing West explains how the American military’s history of self-criticism has been a key ingredient in its continued success — and how political and economic factors threaten to upend that dynamic.
The Once and Future Alliance” with Peter Mansoor
May 27, 2015 21:37 - 9.09 MBMilitary historian Peter Mansoor explains the historical trajectory of NATO, how it adjusted after the demise of the Soviet Union, and why it will survive the current threats from Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Will the West Still Fight? with Josef Joffe
May 27, 2015 21:34 - 8.01 MBJosef Joffe examines the decline in America’s willingness to preserve global order, the erosion of warrior culture in Europe, and what they mean for the future of international security.
An Abundant Energy Future? with Walter Russell Mead
April 01, 2015 21:40 - 64.2 MBWalter Russell Mead looks at the economic and strategic ramifications of the growth in US energy production.
More Energy, Fewer Problems? with Williamson Murray
April 01, 2015 21:29 - 8.53 MBWilliamson Murray reflects on what the surge in US energy production will mean for US relations with Russia and the Middle East.
Energy Resources: A Curse or a Blessing? with Kori Schake
March 31, 2015 21:25 - 8.1 MBKori Schake looks at what the flowering of US energy resources means for the United States, the Middle East, Russia, and Venezuela.
How to Combat Putin with Paul Gregory
March 17, 2015 18:27 - 10.2 MBPaul Gregory looks at the economic, diplomatic, and military options that the West can pursue to arrest Vladimir PutinÕs aggression.
Understanding Putin with Victor Davis Hanson
March 13, 2015 21:14 - 8.85 MBVictor Davis Hanson looks at the motivations behind Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, chronicles the shortcomings of the US response, and considers whether NATO is up to the challenge of an expansionist Moscow.
America’s Ambiguous Russia Policy with Angelo Codevilla
March 13, 2015 21:09 - 8.02 MBAngelo Codevilla chronicles the history of America’s uncertain posture toward Russia and Ukraine, analyzes the scope of Vladimir Putin’s ambition, and proposes a Western policy response to deter further aggression from Moscow.
Understanding the Threat from Radical Islam with Joshua Muravchik
January 09, 2015 15:21 - 10 MBJoshua Muravchik explains why radical Islam can’t be combated without a clearer understanding of its underlying principles.
Undermining the Islamist Ideology with Col. Joseph Felter
January 09, 2015 15:08 - 7.24 MBRetired colonel Joseph Felter argues that Western efforts to combat the scourge of radical Islam have focused too much on symptoms and not enough on root causes.
China and Japan: A Tense Equilibrium with Mark Moyar
November 26, 2014 00:00 - 7.41 MBThe Joint Special Operations University’s Mark Moyar describes a hostile but stable relationship between Japan and China—and examines what the United States can do to keep the peace.
What China Really Wants with Angelo Codevilla
November 26, 2014 00:00 - 8.03 MBAngelo Codevilla explains the strategic ambitions of China and what it means for the futures of Japan and the United States. (Playing time: 14:51)
Chinese-Japanese Tensions with Miles Maochun Yu
November 26, 2014 00:00 - 9.69 MBThe Joint Special Operations University’s Mark Moyar describes a hostile but stable relationship between Japan and China—and examines what the United States can do to keep the peace.
The Long Conflict: Why the Israeli-Palestinian Question WonÕt Be Settled Anytime Soon
October 10, 2014 19:05 - 8.03 MBHistorian Andrew Roberts analyzes the Israel-Palestinian conflict in the context of other prolonged struggles throughout world history and explains why an unhappy equilibrium is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Reasons for Hope: How Arab Countries Can Advance the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
October 10, 2014 19:03 - 8.03 MBKori Schake examines why previous efforts to stem fighting between Israelis and Palestinians have failed, how the trend could be reversed, and what challenges continue to face would-be peacemakers.
Mowing the Grass: Why Half-Measures Won't Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
October 10, 2014 18:59 - 8.03 MBThomas Henriksen looks to Israeli history for lessons about how insurgent efforts in Gaza can be snuffed out and how the region can move closer to peace.
The Quest for a Caliphate with Edward Luttwak
October 01, 2014 19:35 - 8.03 MBEdward Luttwak of the Hoover Institution's Military History Working Group describes the historical context behind ISIS's desire to establish a caliphate and explains its implications for Western policy makers.
Can ISIS Govern? with Mark Moyar
September 03, 2014 22:40 - 8.03 MBThe terror group ISIS wants to establish a caliphate. But can they govern conquered territory without turning local populations against them? Hoover's Mark Moyar provides his analysis.
How to Defeat ISIS with Peter Mansoor
September 03, 2014 19:37 - 8.03 MBNow that ISIS controls parts of Syria and Iraq, what can be done to prevent the expansion of its power in the Middle East? How much of a threat does it present to the West? How should the United States respond? Hoover's Peter Mansoor provides his analysis.
Fighting to Win with Angelo Codevilla
August 15, 2014 19:43 - 8.03 MBAngelo Codevilla looks to ancient Greece and Rome to understand what influence cuts to the US military will have on the future of American strategy.
Planning for Defeat with Kiron Skinner
August 15, 2014 19:41 - 8.03 MBKiron Skinner examines how the Obama administration's cuts to military spending will affect America's role in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
A Brief History of Nuclear Weapons with Josef Joffe
July 30, 2014 15:21 - 7.6 MBJosef Joffe presents three categories of nuclear states, all with different sets of motivations and examines why major nations such as Japan, South Korea, and Germany have avoided the nuclear temptation.
A World of Nuclear Instability with Josiah Bunting III
July 30, 2014 15:15 - 7.6 MBJosiah Bunting III explains why we haven't seen nuclear weapons used since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nearly seventy years ago and why we shouldnÕt expect another seven decades of nuclear forbearance.
The Nuclear Future with Williamson Murray
July 18, 2014 15:25 - 7.9 MBWilliamson Murray examines the prospects for nuclear proliferation in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and considers the implications for global security.
The Wars of the Future with Fred Kagan
June 10, 2014 16:30 - 9.44 MBFred Kagan analyzes whether advances in military technology will upend the way we fight wars or simply conform to preexisting dynamics of armed conflict.
The More Wars Change, the More They Stay the Same with Peter Mansoor
June 10, 2014 16:25 - 6.57 MBPeter Mansoor argues that innovations such as drones, cyberwarfare, and satellites aren't the game-changers they're often made out to be Ñ and contends that there could be dire consequences if their proponents fail to realize their limitations.
A History of Surprise: War and Unpredictability with Andrew Roberts
June 10, 2014 16:19 - 9.5 MBAndrew Roberts looks at how predictions of the effect of technology on warfare have constantly come up short - and what the implications are for modern Western powers.
Vladimir Putin, Murderer of Myths with Ralph Peters
May 12, 2014 19:05 - 10.9 MBRalph Peters analyzes Vladimir Putin's recent aggression towards Ukraine and explains how the Russian president's actions fly in the face of many of the most cherished beliefs of western policy leaders.
Vladimir Putin's Ambitions with Thomas Donnelly
May 08, 2014 19:13 - 9.37 MBThomas Donnelly explains why resisting Russian expansion into Ukraine is an American security interest, examines whether Vladimir Putin's ambitions will continue to grow, and makes recommendations for an American response.
Understanding Ukraine with Kori Schake
May 08, 2014 19:10 - 9.6 MBKori Schake explains how the history of Ukraine informs the current impasse with Russia, how the present conflict is likely to play out, and what the implications are for the future.
A Better Way in Afghanistan with Bing West
May 08, 2014 19:08 - 8.68 MBBing West looks at the failures of American strategy during the war in Afghanistan Ñ from nation-building and counterinsurgency to efforts to defeat the Taliban Ñ and provides recommendations for what can be done to avert total disaster in the country.
Israel and the Arab Turmoil, with Itamar Rabinovich
April 22, 2014 15:50 - 10.4 MBFormer Israeli Ambassador to the United States Itamar Rabinovich provides a guided tour of the threats facing Israel from throughout the Middle East.