Georgetown University professor Daniel Byman discusses Israel's moral right to defend itself and the potential consequences of its current strategies. The podcast explores the impact on civilian casualties, Israel's international reputation, and the breeding of more terrorist cells. It also highlights the importance of a political strategy alongside a military one, potential consequences in Gaza, and hopeful opportunities for peace.

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.

In this discussion, Daniel Byman, a national security expert, and Tim Mak, an on-ground reporter from Ukraine, dive into intriguing developments in global security. They uncover the resurgence of an old Soviet bioweapons lab and the implications of North Korean soldiers joining the fight in Ukraine. The conversation also explores Elon Musk's questionable ties to Vladimir Putin amid the geopolitical chaos. As biotechnology evolves, they highlight the risks posed by these alliances and how private sector power intersects with national security.

Scott R. Anderson, a Senior Editor with foreign policy expertise, and Daniel Byman, a Foreign Policy Editor focused on security, delve into the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. They discuss Israel's recent military actions, including targeting Hezbollah leadership and using explosive devices disguised as pagers. The conversation highlights the complexities of military strategies, ethical dilemmas, and the unpredictable nature of conflict. They also examine U.S. military dynamics and its role in this intricate geopolitical landscape.

In this insightful discussion, Daniel Byman, a Georgetown professor and expert on international relations, examines the intense conflict in Ukraine and its broader implications. He shares perspectives on the current military dynamics and morale in Ukraine, while also addressing the geopolitical interplay with Russia and China. Byman reflects on the challenges facing Gaza post-conflict, exploring governance issues and the urgent need for humanitarian aid. His deep dive into the intricate realities of these conflict zones sheds light on potential pathways to stability.

Lawfare's Tyler McBrien and Daniel Byman discuss the Moscow terrorist attack and its ISIS-K connection, Trump's upcoming trial, and Judge Aileen Cannon's decisions. The episode covers national security news with insightful analysis.

The podcast discusses the evolving technology of deepfakes and their potential uses in national security. It delves into the ethical implications, challenges of identification, and governance mechanisms for government deployment. The episode explores the complexities of attributing harm in deepfake scenarios and proposes the establishment of a deepfake equities commission for oversight. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of therapy and online privacy protection services, and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to address deepfake challenges.

Host Benjamin Wittes is joined by Gregory Johnsen, former member of the UN Security Council Panel of Experts on Yemen, and Daniel Byman, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle East Policy, to discuss the origins and current state of the war in Yemen. The speakers explore the role of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the US in the conflict, as well as the devastating humanitarian crisis and food insecurity in Yemen. They also address the challenges of finding a resolution and the US's culpability in the war.

The podcast discusses the Israeli-Hamas conflict and potential escalation against Hezbollah in the north. It explores the Israeli-Saudi normalization deal and the impact of recent violence. The conversation also covers Biden's shift in stance towards Saudi Arabia, Israeli politics, and the extreme right-wing government's implications for national security. The analysis includes the need for clarity in US-Saudi Arabia relations and the administration's rationales and strategies.

Another day, another leader of al-Qaeda is killed by U.S. forces. This time, it was Ayman al-Zawahiri, killed on his balcony in Kabul by a Hellfire missile strike. To talk about it all, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare senior editor Scott R. Anderson and Lawfare’s foreign policy editor Daniel Byman. Is it a big deal? Is it kind of old news that we’ve killed yet another al-Qaeda leader? How badly degraded is al-Qaeda? Who's going to replace al-Zawahiri? What does it mean for the Taliban's promises not to allow al-Qaeda attacks on the United States to be planned from its soil? And what is the international and domestic law of killing al-Qaeda leaders 21 years after 9/11.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.