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Apr 20, 2026US Foreign PolicyMilitary StrategyCivil-Military Relations

Hegseth's Pentagon Shakeup Gets Even Worse | Shield of the Republic

This episode dissects the multifaceted challenges facing US foreign policy, from internal Pentagon turmoil and the strategic miscalculations in the Iran conflict to shifting European political dynamics and the resilience of Ukraine, all against the backdrop of a perceived decline in US leadership and alliance management.

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Mar 30, 2026US Defense StrategyMilitary HistoryGrand Strategy

Trump Needs Approval for This War (w/ Michael O'Hanlon) | Shield of the Republic

Michael O'Hanlon dissects the assertive and often contradictory nature of US defense strategy throughout history, from continental expansion to modern challenges in AI and industrial capacity.

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