Podcast

The Last Line of Defense

Author: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Feed episode count: 21
Official site: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/last-line-defense
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Summary

In this era of uncertainty, knowledge is power. Hosted by Dr. Seth G. Jones, The Last Line of Defense breaks down and analyzes the latest national security news. Each episode provides practical solutions to the toughest national security questions—from war and peace around the world to the role of emerging technology in defense. Produced by Marla Hiller.

Episodes

Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

The World Turned Upside Down: The Aftermath of the Iran War

Duration seconds: 1825
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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Cracks in the Armor: Russia’s Military Struggles and the G7 Aftermath

Duration seconds: 1691
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Room Where It Happened: What the Media Missed About the Trump-Xi Meeting

Duration seconds: 2050
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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

China’s Win? The Missile Gap After Epic Fury

Duration seconds: 1926
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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Strategic Exhaustion: Will Iran Fold?

Duration seconds: 1898
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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Beyond the Rubble: Is China the Real Winner of the U.S.-Iran War?

Duration seconds: 1749
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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Tehran’s Calculus: Iran’s Strategy Amidst the Storm

Duration seconds: 1989
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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Iran Endgame: Iran's Nuclear Program, View from Tehran & U.S. Ground Troops

Duration seconds: 1737
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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

Beyond the Air War: What Are the Global Risks of the Iran Conflict?

Duration seconds: 1755
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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

A Widening War with Iran: What Are the U.S. Military's Next Steps

Duration seconds: 1721
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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

Why Putin’s "Inevitable" Victory in Ukraine is a Myth

Duration seconds: 1870
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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

Locked and Loaded: What Are U.S. Military Options for Iran?

Duration seconds: 1747
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Jan 21, 2026 · not_requested

Inside Iran's Security Apparatus: How Stable is the Regime?

Duration seconds: 1889
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Jan 14, 2026 · not_requested

America Under Siege: Inside China's Espionage Campaign in the United States

Duration seconds: 1775
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Jan 7, 2026 · not_requested

Maduro is Gone. Now What in Venezuela?

Duration seconds: 1891
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Dec 17, 2025 · not_requested

Which Military Shocks Defined 2025 — and What's Next in 2026?

Duration seconds: 1890
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Dec 4, 2025 · not_requested

Are the United States and Venezuela on the Brink of War?

Duration seconds: 1865
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Nov 25, 2025 · not_requested

Is the U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine a Game-Changer or Fantasy?

Duration seconds: 1933
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Nov 19, 2025 · not_requested

Is Putin Winning the War or Just Buying Time?

Duration seconds: 1700
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Nov 5, 2025 · not_requested

Trump vs. Xi. Who Won?

Duration seconds: 1812
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Oct 29, 2025 · not_requested

Introducing The Last Line of Defense

Duration seconds: 101
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