Daniel Byman

In a lively discussion, Natalie Orpett, Daniel Byman, and Tyler McBrien tackle significant national security issues. They dive into escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, with insights on a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The trio also examines President Trump's unexpected policy shift regarding the Houthis in the Red Sea, questioning its long-term credibility. Legal complexities surrounding foreign gifts and the curious 'doodle ordinance' add a unique twist to their debate, blending humor with serious insights on governance and law.

Max Bergmann, CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia director, and Daniel Byman, a terrorism and irregular warfare expert, examine Russia’s escalating hybrid campaign against Europe. They discuss sabotage, cyberattacks, election interference, drone incursions, and the challenge of attribution. The conversation explores Europe’s response, Ukraine aid, NATO deterrence, U.S. resolve, and the risks of a ceasefire freeing Russian forces.

Daniel Byman, CSIS terrorism and irregular warfare expert; Suzanne Spaulding, cybersecurity and infrastructure protection veteran; Shane Harris, national security reporter. They discuss risks of Iranian retaliation, cyberattack capabilities, proxy and assassination options, possible Russian cyber cooperation, impacts of agency firings and furloughs on readiness, and what signs to watch in the coming weeks.

Daniel Byman, a Middle East security and intelligence analyst; Ari Tabatabai, an Iran policy specialist; and Benjamin Wittes, a legal and national security commentator. They probe Trump’s shift to direct action against Iran, regional players’ roles including Israel and Gulf states, legal limits on strikes, Iran’s retaliatory options, and the uncertain political future after Khamenei.

Tyler McBrien, Lawfare managing editor who deciphers U.S. policy constraints. Daniel Byman, Middle East security expert with deep Iran knowledge. They unpack a surprising two-week ceasefire and its vague terms. They discuss Strait of Hormuz transit conditions and regional winners and losers. They parse incendiary presidential rhetoric, legality concerns, and how domestic politics and munitions shape strategic choices.

Natalie Orpett, legal and policy analyst on international law; Tyler McBrien, political and regional analyst; Daniel Byman, Middle East security and counterterrorism expert. They dissect the sudden ceasefire and its vague conditions. They unpack presidential threats and legal risks. They debate regional security tradeoffs, Iran’s strategic choices, China’s diplomatic role, and domestic political constraints shaping the conflict’s future.

In this engaging discussion, Georgetown University professor Daniel Byman, a leading expert on counterterrorism, tackles Israel’s precarious situation. He explores the moral complexities of Israel's right to defend itself while facing the harsh realities of civilian casualties. Byman emphasizes the need for a balanced counterterrorism strategy and political solutions to pave the way for future peace. The conversation sheds light on Gaza’s unstable political landscape and the challenges faced by the U.S. in crafting effective peace strategies for the region.

Michel Paradis, a national security lawyer; Julia Curlee, a foreign policy and intelligence specialist; and Daniel Byman, a terrorism and Middle East scholar, join a lively discussion of Russia’s diesel deal with Trump, Ukraine’s energy war, and the mystery of an FBI director’s Moscow trip. They also examine Houthi attacks, Iran’s regional strategy, sanctions on the ICC, and books and games worth revisiting.

Daniel Byman, Director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, analyzes recent geopolitical tensions, especially U.S. involvement in the Middle East and its implications for Iran's nuclear ambitions. Joe Deaux, Bloomberg Economic Statecraft Reporter, discusses the significant takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel, highlighting the strategic motivations and the impact on the American steel market. The conversation also touches on the recent Supreme Court ruling that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender minors, igniting broader debates on rights and medical treatments.

From January 6, 2021: Today a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally at which the president spoke. Congressional efforts to count the electoral votes were suspended, and an armed standoff, in which at least one person was killed, ensued. To discuss the matter, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Quinta Jurecic; David Priess; Georgetown's Mary McCord, who used to run the National Security Division at the Justice Department; and Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown and Lawfare's foreign policy editor.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.