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National Security Digest Podcast

The National Security Digest, hosted by JINSA Senior Policy Analyst Erielle Davidson, is a biweekly podcast devoted to the discussion of major national security issues facing the United States. Each episode features a run-down of the latest news in the national security space and an in-depth interview with a well-known expert. This show is for both seasoned natsec folks and newcomers alike.

  1. 31/08/2021

    Accountability in Afghanistan and Determining What Went Wrong

    Adam Kredo of The Washington Free Beacon joins Erielle to discuss the official end of the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, the possible consequences for U.S. security interests, and whether those responsible for the roughshod nature of the withdrawal will be held accountable. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    36 min

  2. 18/08/2021

    U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Fall of Kabul

    Vance Serchuk of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) joins Erielle to discuss the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, the magnitude of the consequences, and what the Biden Administration must prioritize in the coming days. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    48 min

  3. 27/07/2021

    A Legal Analysis of the Ben & Jerry’s Debacle

    International lawyer Eugene Kontorovich of George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School joins Erielle to discuss Ben & Jerry’s recent decision to stop selling ice cream products in the West Bank and parts of Jerusalem, as well as the possible opening of a U.S. consulate to the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    29 min

  4. 07/07/2021

    Tackling the Rise of Antisemitism

    In this week’s episode, Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. State Department, joins Erielle to discuss her prior work at the State Department, as well as the recent rise in antisemitism in the United States. How have the Abraham Accords played a role in tackling antisemitism abroad? Conversely, what did the recent Gaza war between Israel and Hamas have to do with violence against U.S. Jews domestically? Is the Democratic Party mirroring the U.K. Labour Party when it comes to addressing antisemitism? What can we do in the United States to better confront antisemitism? Ellie discusses these questions and much more. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    37 min

  5. 25/06/2021

    Moscow Takes Center Stage in the Middle East’s Great Power Competition

    What role does the Middle East play in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s quest for Russia to be recognized once again as a superpower? Does Putin care about stability in the region? Is President Joe Biden confronting the growing Moscow-Damascus-Tehran axis effectively? Anna Borschevksaya of the Washington Institute joins Erielle to discuss the growing Middle East great power competition in which Russia has assumed center stage—and at the potential peril of U.S. interests. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    39 min

  6. 10/06/2021

    Fourth Time Is a Charm: Assessing the Israeli Election Results

    One of the more bizarre political coalitions has formed in the wake of Israel’s fourth election in recent years. Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor at The Jerusalem Post, joins Erielle to discuss the presumptively incoming government, the likelihood of Netanyahu being able to undercut the new coalition, and what the new government might mean for Israel’s relationship with the United States and others. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    36 min

  7. 31/05/2021

    Israel-Gaza War: Assessing the Legality of the Recent Conflict

    The international community continues to erroneously accuse Israel of war crimes in the recent conflict with Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, evincing a serious misunderstanding of international law in both the media and policy realm. Despite Israel’s demonstrated and historical compliance with the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)—and Hamas’ repeated and flagrant violations—the accusations persist. Professor Geoffrey Corn, formerly the U.S. Army’s Senior Law of War expert and current Distinguished Fellow at JINSA, and IDF Colonel (ret.) Eli Bar-On, former Deputy Military Advocate General of the IDF, discuss the legal parameters of the latest conflict between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, offering insight into the purpose of LOAC and the importance of respecting it, rather than misconstruing it. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    52 min

  8. 14/05/2021

    The Taylor Force Act and Regulating Aid to the Palestinians

    The Palestinian Authority (PA) continues to run a “pay for slay” program, where terrorism against Israelis is incentivized and funded by the governing faction of the Fatah. This episode discusses the importance of the Taylor Force Act, passed by Congress in 2018, in thwarting the use of U.S. aid until the PA ceases its support for terror. Stuart Force, the father of U.S. Army Capt. Taylor Force, as well as JINSA Distinguished Fellow Sander Gerber, join Erielle to unpack the particulars of the legislation and how the Biden Administration can continue to push for meaningful reforms within the PA. Follow us on Twitter @jinsadc. And follow our host Erielle Davidson, a senior policy analyst at JINSA on Twitter @politicalelle. For more, please visit jinsa.org.

    50 min
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The National Security Digest, hosted by JINSA Senior Policy Analyst Erielle Davidson, is a biweekly podcast devoted to the discussion of major national security issues facing the United States. Each episode features a run-down of the latest news in the national security space and an in-depth interview with a well-known expert. This show is for both seasoned natsec folks and newcomers alike.

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  • Creator
    JINSA
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright JINSA
  • Show Website
    National Security Digest

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