Rational Security
The Lawfare Institute
A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters featuring Lawfare senior editors Scott R. Anderson, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 1h 3min
The "Back from the Brink" Edition
President Trump says Iran is backing down after a missile strike on U.S. bases in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Suleimani. The crisis has calmed, but what did we learn from the administration’s tense and at times bungled handling of it? And the latest on the still pending impeachment trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 11min
The "2020 Vision" Edition
Protesters attack the U.S. embassy in Baghdad following an American airstrike. U.S. Cyber Command contemplates information warfare to deter Russian election interference. And we’ll talk about the themes we think will loom large in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2019 • 1h 5min
The "Sad, Somber, and Solemn" Edition
The House impeaches President Trump. What will a Senate trial look like? Former U.S. officials helped the United Arab Emirates build a domestic surveillance system. And a federal judge rebukes the FBI for its surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 1min
The "Beast of Burden" Edition
The Justice Department Inspector General delivers a detailed report on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. House lawmakers unveil articles of impeachment against Trump. And The Washington Post reveals that senior officials knew the U.S. wasn’t making progress in Afghanistan, contrary to their public claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2019 • 1h 4min
The "-1" Edition
The House Intelligence Committee submits its impeachment report, and the Judiciary Committee takes up the baton. Also, friend of the podcast Sophia Yan gives us an on-the-ground report from China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 49min
The "Lonely Amigo" Edition
The House conducts marathon impeachment hearings with key witnesses. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 56min
The Cult-like Atmosphere Edition
The first witnesses testify publicly in the impeachment inquiry. A jury deliberates Roger Stone’s fate. And Turkey’s president Erdogan visits Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2019 • 58min
The “Wait, Did I say NO Quid Pro Quo?” Edition
A key witness in the impeachment investigation changes his testimony. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is under fire for his leadership of U.S. diplomacy. And the House lays out the rules for the public phase of the impeachment process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2019 • 51min
The “There’s No Whimpering in Podcasting” Edition
A senior National Security Council official testifies about Trump’s phone call with the president of Ukraine. The U.S. military kills the leader of ISIS. And an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe takes a turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2019 • 53min
The “Quid, Meet Quo” Edition
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine delivers devastating testimony about a quid pro quo. The White House chief of staff says that quid pro quo was real—then says it wasn’t. Plus the latest breaking news on the impeachment inquiry, and what to watch for next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
