

Nadia Schadlow
Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former deputy national security advisor who led drafting the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy and writes on conservative foreign-policy ideas.
Top 10 podcasts with Nadia Schadlow
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May 8, 2025 • 42min
Understanding How Trump Sees the World
Nadia Schadlow, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former deputy national security adviser, dives into the complexities of Trump's foreign policy. She discusses the lasting impact of the 2017 National Security Strategy and its focus on great-power competition, particularly with China. Schadlow also explores the challenges in U.S. foreign policy with countries like Ukraine and North Korea. She highlights the need for innovative approaches in military production and the importance of balancing humanitarian aid with national security priorities.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 38min
Ep 256: Nadia Schadlow on Strategic Depth
Nadia Schadlow, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, explores the vital concept of strategic depth. She explains its relevance amidst modern threats like cyber warfare. Historical examples like Napoleon’s campaigns illuminate how territory impacts conflict. The discussion also touches on the importance of allies and proactive defense strategies to maintain freedom of choice. Ultimately, they argue that strategic depth still matters, albeit in more complex forms today.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
Stocks Seek Cautious Recovery as Tariff Uncertainty Lingers
Nadia Schadlow, former deputy national security advisor now at the Hudson Institute, discusses state-centric coalitions and deterrence. Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth trade historian, breaks down tariff law, legal challenges and who pays. They talk tariffs vs trade liberalism, political risk ahead of midterms, and how trade friction reshapes technology and markets.

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Nov 22, 2024 • 46min
Big Ideas for America’s New National Security Team
Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer at Palantir, Mike Gallagher, former congressman and current Distinguished Fellow, and Nadia Schadlow, former deputy national security advisor, delve into the future of American foreign policy. They discuss the pressing need for defense reforms in light of rising global tensions, emphasizing effective competition with China. The conversation navigates hybrid warfare tactics, strategizing a strong American response, and the importance of revitalizing innovation within the defense industry to ensure national security in a rapidly changing world.

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Jan 7, 2025 • 41min
Beyond Competing: The Security Treadmill
Nadia Schadlow, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy and current Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, dives into the intricacies of U.S. national security strategies. She discusses the evolving balance of power post-Cold War, particularly in relation to China and Russia, and emphasizes the shift towards 'overmatch' military strategies. The complexities of aligning political narratives with strategic realities are highlighted, along with the importance of adapting alliances in a rapidly changing global landscape.

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May 22, 2024 • 31min
30: America’s Critical Infrastructure Is under Attack. Here’s How Leaders Should Respond (feat. Nadia Schadlow)
Investigating America's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, Nadia Schadlow offers four key recommendations for policymakers. Topics include defense industrial base weaknesses, global conflict escalation, strategic analysis of defense strategy, government accountability, and the importance of a strong defense industrial base.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 47min
Transatlantic Tensions in the New National Security Strategy
Rebeccah Heinrichs, a defense strategy expert and director at the Hudson Institute, joins Nadia Schadlow, former architect of the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy. They dissect the latest strategy’s implications for transatlantic relations, noting Europe's alarm over the U.S.'s shifting focus. The conversation highlights the absence of explicit threats like Russia, the significance of cultural issues, and the call for Europe to enhance its defense responsibilities. They also debate nationalism's role in shaping policy and provide insights on the future of NATO cohesion.

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Sep 13, 2023 • 40min
5. National Security, Supply Chains, and Critical Technologies (feat. Nadia Schadlow)
Nadia Schadlow, principal author of the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy, discusses national security, supply chains, and critical technologies. She highlights the US' technological competition with China, solutions for operational challenges, creating favorable conditions like those of the 1950s, munitions campuses, industrial policy, and the importance of metrics for success in national security and critical technologies.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 30min
Lessons from Nixon for Trump's New World Order
Nadia Schadlow, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, delves into historical parallels between Donald Trump and Richard Nixon. They discuss concepts like 'peace through strength' and the importance of a global balance of power. Schadlow highlights the complexities of Trump's foreign policy, especially regarding Russia and Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for strategic diplomatic negotiations. The conversation also reflects on re-assessing international institutions for modern challenges.

Mar 12, 2026 • 58min
How the National Security Strategy Gets Made
Nadia Schadlow, former Deputy National Security Advisor and architect of the 2017 National Security Strategy now at the Hudson Institute. She walks through how the National Security Strategy is drafted and negotiated across agencies. She explains how wording signals priorities, contrasts the tones of the 2017 and 2025 strategies, and stresses the often-overlooked role of time in strategic choices.


