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 Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.War on the Rocks Media Politik & Regierungen
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  • Power, Paranoia, and the People's Liberation Army

    Power, Paranoia, and the People's Liberation Army
    Feb 19 2026

    China's top military leadership has been shaken by a new round of purges at the highest level, raising urgent questions about loyalty, corruption, and combat readiness. What do these removals, and especially the purge of Zhang Youxia, signal about Xi Jinping's grip on power, the health of the People's Liberation Army, and Beijing's appetite for risk abroad? We are joined by four seasoned analysts of China and its military, three of whom worked at the Central Intelligence Agency, to parse these questions and more.

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    59 Min.
  • The Marines That Led the Evacuation of Afghanistan, Four Years Later

    The Marines That Led the Evacuation of Afghanistan, Four Years Later
    Feb 6 2026

    On this special, free episode of Marine Pulse, Ian Brown sat down with two Marines who recount their mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport on the day of the suicide bombing attack at the Abbey gate during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. Aaron Reep and Lee Bowden share their personal accounts of the mission, what stood out to them about their fellow Marines during the mission, and the timeless lessons Marines can take from it.

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    57 Min.
  • How We Arrived at this Iranian Moment and What Happens Next

    How We Arrived at this Iranian Moment and What Happens Next
    Feb 5 2026
    The Iranian regime has crushed the latest wave of protests through brute force, but the regime's survival comes at a cost. It now confronts a volatile mix of domestic opposition, weakened regional proxies, and years of economic decay. Ryan is joined by co-host Kerry Anderson in a conversation with Alex Vatanka (Middle East Institute), Holly Dagres (Washington Institute for Near East Policy), and Naysan Rafati (International Crisis Group) about the pressures bearing down on Tehran and what might come next. This episode is brought to you by Victus Technologies. To learn more about Victus, check out: https://warontherocks.com/victus
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    55 Min.
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