Gustav Meibauer
Assistant professor in international relations at Radboud University Nijmegen and author of The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy (Bristol University Press, 2025), specializing in the politics of military interventions and foreign-policy instruments.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 49min
Gustav Meibauer, "The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument" (Policy Press, 2025)
Gustav Meibauer, an assistant professor of international relations and author of a new book on no-fly zones, dives into the persistence of this controversial U.S. foreign policy tool. He explores why these zones are often favored despite their spotty results and analyzes key historical cases in Iraq, Bosnia, and Libya. Meibauer reveals how domestic politics and election considerations shape decisions about foreign interventions, with no-fly zones used more as political signals than effective solutions. He also discusses future implications amid global tensions.
Oct 12, 2025 • 49min
Gustav Meibauer, "The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument" (Policy Press, 2025)
Gustav Meibauer, an Assistant Professor at Radboud University and author specializing in military interventions, discusses the persistent yet flawed use of no-fly zones in US foreign policy. He delves into historical case studies from Iraq, Bosnia, and Libya, revealing that decisions often stem from political motivations rather than effective conflict management. The conversation explores how electoral politics shape these strategies and predicts future trends in foreign intervention amid rising global tensions. Meibauer also teases his upcoming research on political communication.
