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War on the Rocks

War on the Rocks

Written by: Ryan Evans
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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 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran's Burgeoning Uprising

    The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran's Burgeoning Uprising
    Jan 13 2026
    Ryan had an hour-long conversation with Afshon Ostovar, a leading expert on the Iranian regime and its brutal security services. Afshon breaks down everything you need to know to understand the protest movement taking to the streets across Iran, openly calling for the end of this authoritarian regime. How does the regime operate its repressive apparatus? What of Reza Pahlavi, the son of the ousted shah who is waiting in the wings? What are the scenarios under which we could see the regime fall apart? How did we get here? Afshon answers these questions and more. This is a free episode of The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar. If you want more episodes like this and access to our broader suite of members-only podcasts, newsletters, and more, sign up at warontherocks.com/membership.
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    53 mins
  • No End in Sight? The Russo-Ukrainian War at the End of 2025

    No End in Sight? The Russo-Ukrainian War at the End of 2025
    Dec 23 2025

    As the year comes to a close, Dara Massicot and Mike Kofman talk with Ryan about the state of play from diplomacy to the battlefield.
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    41 mins
  • The First Royal Marine to Become First Sea Lord

    The First Royal Marine to Become First Sea Lord
    Dec 22 2025

    Gen. Sir Gwyn Jenkins visited Washington a few weeks ago and was kind enough to invite Ryan to the British Embassy for a nice chat about the U.S.-U.K. alliance, the threat landscape, his vision for delivering seapower, learning from Ukraine, acquisition reform, the future of the Royal Navy — which currently faces serious challenges but also key opportunities, and so much more.

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    35 mins
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