Rational Security
The Lawfare Institute
A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 29, 2020 • 59min
The "Deus ex Bolton" Edition
John Bolton has a story to tell about that Ukraine “drug deal.” The White House unveils its much anticipated Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. And Joe Biden envisions foreign policy after Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2020 • 59min
The "Pettifogging" Edition
The impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins in earnest, with a marathon session hammering out the rules and procedures. U.N. investigators say there is credible evidence that the crown prince of Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone. And you may have heard—Ben and Susan have published a book! We’ll talk about “Unmaking the Presidency.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2020 • 55min
The “Quite Common Under American Law” Edition
The impeachment trial is about to begin in earnest. We’ll recap the latest. The Trump administration deals with the fallout from the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani. And in the final debate before voting starts, Democratic candidates for president have little to say about foreign policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
