Aaron MacLean
CBS News national security analyst, Free Press columnist, and former senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He previously served as a foreign policy advisor and legislative director to Senator Tom Cotton and spent seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He hosts School of War.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 54min
Trump Says We’re ‘Winning’ in Iran. It’s More Complicated.
Aaron MacLean, a former U.S. Marine and national security analyst, breaks down the conflict in Iran and U.S. options. He discusses the Strait of Hormuz closure, military and economic targets, feasibility of raids and seizures like Kharg Island, risks of escalation, and how politics and resources shape strategy. Short, sharp, and focused on the big operational questions.
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Jul 8, 2026 • 1h 15min
Pick-and-Choose Isolationism | Interview: Aaron MacLean
Aaron MacLean, host of the School of War and national security analyst, brings military and strategy chops. He talks Iran’s messy campaign and why a quick settlement is unlikely. He discusses options for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. They debate isolationism versus intervention, Pentagon personnel moves, and how career incentives shape military culture.
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Jul 17, 2026 • 46min
Iran, AI, and the Death of Traditional Warfare
Aaron MacLean, national security analyst and host of the School of War podcast, breaks down how AI, drone swarms, and rapid decision cycles are upending traditional warfare. He discusses Iran’s strategic moves in the Gulf and how munitions shortages, cheap mass-produced systems, and data-driven networks will shape future conflicts. Short, sharp, and focused on tech and strategy.
