Fault Lines

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Fault Lines, the National Security Institute’s flagship podcast, gets you quickly up to speed, three-times-a-week, on the national security and foreign policy debates shaking up America. Our regular cast of foreign policy experts includes NSI Founder and Executive Director Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Advisory Board Member Lester Munson, and NSI Senior Fellows Morgan Viña, and Jessica Jones.  Tune in to learn more about the issues dominating headlines and the news stories you may have missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1일 전

    Fault Lines Episode 598: Containment Under Pressure: Ebola and Global Security

    Today, Jess, Algene, Matt, and Marc examine the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, where a rare strain has already killed an estimated 131 people across roughly 500 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency, and unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or targeted treatment. The outbreak is unfolding in a volatile region marked by conflict, weak healthcare infrastructure, and extensive cross-border movement, while the CDC has already begun enhanced airport screening amid fears the outbreak could spread further. Why are Ebola outbreaks now viewed not just as humanitarian crises, but as national security events? Can the United States mount the kind of coordinated global response that helped contain prior outbreaks? And what does this crisis reveal about the growing intersection of biosecurity, geopolitics, and global instability? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @wmatthayden @algenesajery @washingtonflack Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/grv78ZSIvXE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15분

  2. 3일 전

    Fault Lines Episode 597: Starmer’s Stormy Sturm and Drang

    Today, Les, Jess, and Amy dig into the political turbulence rattling the United Kingdom and Europe's broader leadership landscape. Rumors over the weekend that Prime Minister Keir Starmer would resign proved unfounded — he has confirmed he is staying — but the episode surrounding his potential departure exposed deep fractures in British politics. Labour suffered significant losses in local elections to the Greens, the Conservatives were hammered by Reform, and a large Unite the Kingdom rally highlighted simmering discontent over immigration, the economy, and the direction of the country. Is Starmer's grip on power strong enough to survive until 2029, or is the denial of resignation simply delaying the inevitable? What do the electoral surges of Reform and the Greens reveal about the fracturing of Britain's traditional political coalitions? How much of Europe's economic stagnation can be traced to structural choices in social spending and labor policy and will leaders finally be forced to reckon with that? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @lestermunson @nottvjessjones @amykmitchell Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/08Qnhk_Pr54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12분

  3. 6일 전

    Fault Lines Episode 596: Peloponnesian Warning: Xi, Trump, and Taiwan

    Today, Morgan, John, Amy, and Matt break down President Trump's travel to China and what it signals about the trajectory of the world's most consequential bilateral relationship. The visit produced visible wins on trade, including Chinese commitments to purchase American oil and an agreement that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open but Chinese state media has been conspicuously silent on the deals Trump has touted publicly. Xi's invocation of the Thucydides Trap, referencing the Peloponnesian War and competing powers in the context of Taiwan, set a striking backdrop for a visit the administration framed primarily around economic cooperation. Was this a diplomatic breakthrough or a carefully managed photo opportunity that Beijing will leverage as it sees fit? How should we interpret the gap between Trump's transactional framing and Xi's pointed messaging about regional stability and power transitions? Are the national security gains from this trip real, or are they downstream consequences of economic agreements that haven't fully materialized yet? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @morganlroach @wmatthayden @amykmitchell @johnclipsey Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/r0__U8Iheig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15분

  4. 5월 13일

    Fault Lines Episode 595: Iran Reloads as the Gulf Strikes Back

    Today, Jess, Jamil, Algene, and Andy discuss the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including reports that Iran has restored access to 30 of its 33 launch sites and growing scrutiny following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Capitol Hill testimony on the roughly $29 billion cost of Operation Epic Fury. Meanwhile, nuclear negotiations continue as reports indicate that UAE has begun launching its own strikes on Iran, signaling a potential realignment of regional actors. Should President Trump restart the bombing campaign or move to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Will the continually increasing financial costs of the conflict impact voter sentiment ahead of the midterms? And does the UAE’s direct involvement mark the emergence of a new regional order that leaves Iran increasingly isolated? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @jamil_n_jaffer @andykeiser @algenesajery Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/27tk8-CWqF0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11분

  5. 5월 11일

    Fault Lines Episode 594: The Beijing Summit's Fine Print

    Today, Les, Jess, Morgan, Matt, and Marc examine what to expect — and what to be skeptical of — as President Trump travels to China this week for a face-to-face meeting with Xi Jinping on Thursday. The summit follows their last encounter in the fall, but this time on Chinese soil, with trade and economic tensions dominating the agenda even as flashpoint issues like Taiwan and Iran linger at the margins. Expectations in Washington are deliberately low, and the pattern of Beijing treating agreements as temporary pauses rather than binding commitments remains a live concern. Will Xi use the meeting to press Trump on ending the Iran conflict to protect China's oil supplies, and how does that square with Beijing's simultaneous support for Iran's nuclear program? Will national security issues get serious airtime or be quietly traded away for economic wins? Given China's track record of opacity and broken promises, from trade deals to the Spratly Islands, how should the Trump administration distinguish genuine progress from the appearance of it?  Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @lestermunson @morganlroach @washingtonflack @wmatthayden Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/5Gw6BfCWaDA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14분

  6. 5월 8일

    Fault Lines Episode 593: Cracks in the Kremlin

    Today, Morgan, Les, John, and Matt take stock of a Russia that looks increasingly beleaguered on multiple fronts. With Victory Day tomorrow, Putin is reportedly anxious enough to have called Trump requesting a ceasefire — due to Ukrainian threats to Moscow, military vehicles and troops for the parade are expected to be scaled back, and Putin has ordered an internet blackout. Meanwhile, Russian casualties in Ukraine may now exceed one million, recruits are dying faster than they can be replaced, and Moscow's sphere of influence is contracting from Syria to Mali to Venezuela. Is Putin's obsession with the Victory Day spectacle a sign that his grip on power is slipping? How has Ukraine managed to turn the window created by Middle East instability into new weapons deals, Gulf investment, and fresh diplomatic momentum? With coup rumors circulating and opposition figures being targeted, how real is the threat to Putin's hold on the Kremlin?  Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @morganlroach @lestermunson @johnclipsey @wmatthayden Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/EXRhYZmudJk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12분

  7. 5월 6일

    Fault Lines Episode 592: The Art of the One Pager

    Today, Jess, Les, and Algene take stock of a rapidly shifting standoff with Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that Operation Epic Fury has concluded, with the U.S. moving to a more defensive posture. At the same time, Operation Freedom—aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and escorting commercial shipping—was launched and then paused within roughly a day, as reports emerged that the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan may be nearing a one-page framework for a broader deal. What do we actually know about the emerging one-page deal framework? Why hasn't Congress forced a War Powers vote after the 60-day deadline—and what does that say about political incentives on both sides? Is there still a window to shape a deal that improves conditions for the Iranian people? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @lestermunson   @algenesajery Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/8ZG9MMAkr0o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11분

  8. 5월 4일

    Fault Lines Episode 591: A New Hope: America's Fight for the Final Frontier

    Today, Les, Jamil, Jess, and Andy examine the growing strategic competition unfolding above the Earth's atmosphere. President Trump's nomination of Douglas Schiess to lead Space Force, combined with the Golden Dome initiative, signals a renewed push to assert American dominance in a domain now crowded with adversaries; China operates at least ten confirmed surveillance satellites and recently launched autonomous space planes, while debris-choked low Earth orbit poses growing risks to the military assets the U.S. depends on daily. Can the U.S. translate its investment in space into genuine strategic dominance, or is Washington further behind than it appears? How serious are the threats posed by China's expanding space capabilities, and what does American vulnerability in orbit mean for national security on the ground? Will the innovation generated by Golden Dome and Space Force spin off the kind of private-sector breakthroughs that reshape the competitive landscape? And does the renewed public interest in UAPs and potential government disclosures carry any real national security implications?  Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @lestermunson @jamil_n_jaffer @nottvjessjones @andykeiser Like what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/z12Uliipk4U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14분
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Fault Lines, the National Security Institute’s flagship podcast, gets you quickly up to speed, three-times-a-week, on the national security and foreign policy debates shaking up America. Our regular cast of foreign policy experts includes NSI Founder and Executive Director Jamil N. Jaffer, NSI Advisory Board Member Lester Munson, and NSI Senior Fellows Morgan Viña, and Jessica Jones.  Tune in to learn more about the issues dominating headlines and the news stories you may have missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    National Security Institute
  • 방송 연도
    2019년 - 2026년
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