# International Relations Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/books-to-battles-7380576/international-relations Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/books-to-battles-7380576/international-relations.md Podcast: [Books to Battles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/books-to-battles-7380576) Published: 2025-10-22T07:00:16+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/books-to-battles/2201232 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/333678/2201232/books-to-battles/2025_09_05_15_38_54_ced1a43a-97d0-4d43-8616-740d9d52c915.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/books-to-battles-7380576/episodes/international-relations Duration seconds: 1803 ## Resource In this episode of Books to Battles , Dr. Lina Svedin and Dr. Paige Reid discuss SAASS 632, International Relations . They explore the major theories, concepts, and debates that frame the study of global politics, highlighting how these ideas intersect with strategy and security. With readings on theory, strategic narratives, and power and change, the course challenges students to think critically about the international system and the role of air and space power within it. Their conversation illustrates how theory equips strategists to navigate today’s complex global environment. All views expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the Department of Defense, the US government, or any other affiliated organization. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/books-to-battles-7380576/episodes/international-relations/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/books-to-battles-7380576/international-relations.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.