Justin Logan

Norbert Michel, an expert on money and finance, and Justin Logan, a defense and foreign affairs analyst, dive into the implications of Trump’s CHIPS Act and its potential for state capitalism. They debate how this role of government in the economy may threaten American liberty while discussing energy behind U.S. diplomatic efforts in Ukraine. The conversation reveals the complexities of military involvement abroad and critiques the risks of cronyism in politics, all while trying to find silver linings in a challenging policy landscape.

Michael Kofman, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, brings his expertise on Russian military affairs, joined by Justin Logan from the Cato Institute, specializing in defense policy, and Liana Fix, a Council on Foreign Relations Fellow focused on European security. They dive into the chaotic diplomacy surrounding Ukraine's future, discussing the role of minerals, the influence of Trump on U.S.-Ukraine relations, and prospects for a European peacekeeping force. Their lively debates uncover the complexities of security guarantees and the shifting dynamics of European defense strategies.

Justin Logan, a defense policy analyst advocating for restraint, and Ian Vasquez, a global politics expert focused on Latin America, dive into Trump’s complicated claims of peacemaking amid military escalations in Ukraine and cartel airstrikes. They discuss whether U.S. involvement risks deeper entanglement in the Middle East and the implications of Trump’s pledges. The conversation shifts to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's recent Nobel Prize win, exploring her role against Maduro’s regime and the impact of election fraud on democracy in Venezuela.

In this spirited discussion, Eli Lake, a foreign policy expert and columnist, goes head-to-head with Justin Logan, a foreign policy skeptic from the Cato Institute. They debate Iran's nuclear ambitions and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, including the implications of the JCPOA. Their conversation dives into Israel's military strategies, American interventionism, and the risks involved in navigating these geopolitical tensions. The episode also wraps up with insights on mastering journalistic interviews, blending expertise with engaging techniques.

A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State, joins defense strategist Stacie Pettyjohn and foreign policy expert Justin Logan for a lively debate on U.S. global priorities. They tackle how to sequence American power amid rising threats from China, Russia, and Iran. The trio discusses the evolving landscape of military alliances, Israel's military independence, and the intricacies of missile strategies, while emphasizing the need for effective diplomacy and resource prioritization in today's complex geopolitical environment.