CNAS Podcasts

Admiral Gary Roughead and Amy Schafer on the Rise of the Warrior Caste

Admiral Gary Roughead and Amy Schafer discuss the rise of the 'warrior caste' - the propensity of youth from military families to serve in the armed forces - and the all-volunteer force. Schafer recently authored a report on the topic, which is available at cnas.org. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

Drones Podcast Series: Transparency on Use of Drones

Luke Hartig, a fellow in New America's International Security program, and Loren DeJonge Schulman, a senior fellow at CNAS, discuss transparency on the U.S. use of drones. Hosted by Paul Scharre.

Drones Podcast Series: Emerging Norms

Rachel Stohl, a senior associate with Stimson Center's Managing Across Boundaries Initiative, joins CNAS' Paul Scharre and Alexandra Sander to discuss emerging norms for drones as they proliferate.

Drones Podcast Series: Patterns of Proliferation

Dan Gettinger of the Center for the Study of the Drone, UPenn Professor Mike Horowitz, and CNAS Research Associate Alexandra Sander join Paul Scharre to discuss patterns of drone proliferation.

Drone Proliferation: Policy Choices for the Trump Administration

Drone experts Dan Gettinger and Alexandra Sander discuss a new report laying out the extent of drone proliferation, providing recommendations to help the Trump administration adapt to an increasingly drone-saturated world. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

A Strategy for Ending the Syrian Civil War

Middle East experts Dr. Colin Kahl, Ilan Goldenberg, and Nicholas Heras discuss their report on a strategy for ending the Syrian Civil War. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

President Trump’s Impression in Saudi Arabia and Israel: Insights by Ilan Goldenberg

CNAS Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg discusses Saudi Arabia and Israel's impression of President Trump. Having recently visited the region, Ilan shares his thoughts from reactions he received on the ground in Israel. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

President Trump’s First Foreign Trip: Takeaways by Loren DeJonge Schulman

Loren DeJonge Schulman, the CNAS Leon E. Panetta Senior Fellow, discusses President Trump's first international trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Europe. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

Investing in Defense: Norway’s Perspective on Opportunities for the NATO Alliance

Norwegian Minister of Defence Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide discusses the NATO defense landscape and Norway's role and investment in readiness. Hosted by Jim Townsend.

Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist on Transatlantic Relations

Swedish Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist joins Julie Smith and Jim Townsend to discuss Sweden's worldview, the current state of transatlantic alliances, Stockholm's relationship with Moscow, and President Trump's upcoming visit to the region.