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 Perils of Abandoning Afghanistan with Kimberly Kagan
April 15, 2014 16:06 - 11.2 MBThe Institute for the Study of Wars Kimberly Kagan examines the problems that could emanate from a premature US departure from Afghanistan.
Can China Be a Cooperative Power? with Ian Morris
April 09, 2014 19:10 - 7.7 MBIan Morris looks at which variables may determine whether China is aggressive or peaceful in the future.
Can America Manage China's Rise? with Gary Roughead
April 08, 2014 16:24 - 12.5 MBRetired Admiral Gary Roughead looks at AmericaÕs options to keep the rise of China from causing global instability.
Is Failure in Afghanistan Inevitable? with Max Boot
April 08, 2014 16:20 - 8.15 MBMax Boot looks at AfghanistanÕs history as the Ògraveyard of empiresÓ and considers whether America still stands a chance of succeeding there.
The Implications of Chinese History with Edward Luttwak
April 08, 2014 16:16 - 10.1 MBEdward Luttwak explains how Chinese history should color our perceptions of that nation's modern ambitions.
What's Good Enough in Afghanistan? with Joe Felter
April 08, 2014 16:13 - 8.4 MBRetired Colonel Joseph Felter explains the problems facing America in Afghanistan and what the United States can do to address them.
The Case for Optimism in Turkey with Williamson Murray
December 12, 2013 16:19 - 8.1 MBWilliamson Murray on why Turkey's prominent role in the Middle East will actually redound to America's benefit.
Turkey at the Crossroads with Barry Strauss
December 12, 2013 15:53 - 9.35 MBBarry Strauss discusses recent events in Turkey and what they mean for the countryÕs future and for its standing in international affairs.
Russia, the United States, and the Middle East with Kiron Skinner
November 25, 2013 16:23 - 19.4 MBKiron Skinner discusses how the relationship between the United States and Russia bears on the future of foreign policy in the Middle East.
Russia and the United States-the Role of National Character with Ralph Peters
November 22, 2013 16:25 - 11.9 MBRalph Peters discusses how cultural sensibilities have shaped Russia's posture in international relations and explain Vladimir PutinÕs leadership style.
Russia and the United States - A historical Relationship
November 21, 2013 00:00 - 9.6 MBEdward Luttwak examines the unusual dynamics of US-Russian relations and how they could change in the future.
The Decline of Europe’s Military Might by Andrew Roberts
October 29, 2013 00:00 - 8.09 MBAndrew Roberts discusses Europe’s flagging commitment to NATO, the potential threat from Russia, and what, if anything, the United States can do to arrest the decline. (Playing time: 13:23)
Where Have Europe's Warriors Gone? by Josef Joffe
October 27, 2013 00:00 - 9.33 MBJosef Joffe describes how Europe lost the fighting spirit, whether it can get it back, and why the United States hasn't suffered a similar fate. (Playing time: 15:59)
What’s Ailing Europe by Angelo Codevilla
October 23, 2013 00:00 - 8.98 MBAngelo Codevilla on how Europe has transformed from a dominant geopolitical force in the wake of World War II into a militarily weak region. (Playing time: 15:18)
All Eyes On North Korea
August 22, 2013 18:12 - 8.58 MBCornell University professor Barry S. Strauss examines how North Korea's history influences its modern strategic calculations.
Greetings, Americans: Understanding North Korea
August 22, 2013 17:58 - 9.83 MBThe American Enterprise Institute's Thomas Donnelly examines what North Korea hopes to gain through its nuclear weapons program.
Peter Mansoor: Al-Qaeda's Aims
July 30, 2013 00:00 - 5.99 MBPeter Mansoor argues that radical Islamists are driven by the desire for a new caliphate and that their tactics make realizing that goal impossible. (Playing time: 10:10)
Josef Joffe: Jihadi Terrorism’s Moving Targets
July 30, 2013 00:00 - 6.05 MBJosef Joffe contends that the desires of radical Islamists can’t be understood within the context of conventional, politically motivated terrorism. (Playing time: 10:52)
Max Boot: What do the Islamists Want?
July 17, 2013 00:00 - 8.46 MBThe Council on Foreign Relations’ Max Boot looks at historical lessons in understanding the motivations behind radical Islam. (Playing time: 14:31)
Victor Davis Hanson on Strategika
June 15, 2013 00:00 - 7.52 MBHoover senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses a new online journal 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. (Playing time: 15:56)
Drones . . . in Context, with Thomas Donnelly
January 01, 1970 00:00 - 8.3 MBThomas Donnelly discusses the significance of drones within the historical context of advancements in airpower. (Playing time: 15:39)
Drones: Something Less Than a Revolution, with Mark Moyar
January 01, 1970 00:00 - 6.62 MBMark Moyar on why drones are a less significant development than their proponents imagine. (Playing time: 12:05)