How would the United States and its NATO allies fight together in a great power war? How does burden sharing between NATO members shape alliance dynamics? And what lessons can NATO learn from the ongoing war in Ukraine? In this first part of a two-episode series examining land warfare in Europe, our focus is on the strategic and political dynamics of NATO. P ... Show More
Jun 2024
The Harding Project and Army Professional Writing
Last September, the Harding Project launched with the objective of renewing professional writing in the US Army. A priority of General Randy George, the Army chief of staff, the project is built on the premise that professional discourse will produce a more ready force, one prepa ... Show More
39m 21s
Jun 2024
Public Opinion and the Use of Force
Every four years, Americans choose a new commander-in-chief. US presidents have significant authority to use force, manage a global network of alliances and partnerships, as well as direct American grand strategy. How do voters decide who they want to be commander-in-chief? To ex ... Show More
55m 39s
Apr 2025
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged? In this episode: Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism. Glenn Diesen, Professor, ... Show More
25m 6s
Mar 2022
Red Hot Take: Russia, Ukraine, and NATO
<p>In this episode, Breht (while acknowledging this is a fluid situation that can change on a dime) gives his thoughts on the recent invasion of Ukraine, the role that US-led NATO has played in bringing us to this point, what China is (probably) thinking, what Putin's goals might ... Show More
32m 35s
Apr 2022
Targeting eastern Ukraine, How do you prove a war crime?
Ukraine is bracing for more Russian attacks, especially in the eastern part of the country. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about Russia's newest calculations and how its relationship with NATO is forever changed. Plus, several countries, inc ... Show More
8m 44s
