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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 Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal

    The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal
    Feb 27 2026
    What does it take to rebuild the foundation of American military power? Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, joined Ryan at a live event a few weeks back for a fascinating discussion on the state of the defense industrial base (from new VC-backed entrants to the primes), the race for critical minerals, supply chain vulnerabilities, the unsexy realities of implementation, the role of allies, and the challenges of scaling production. He is also looking for your ideas. Special thanks to Altana for hosting the event at which this episode was recorded.
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    27 mins
  • 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.

    This episode is brought to you by Onebrief. Find out more at https://warontherocks.com/onebrief
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    59 mins
  • 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 mins
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