Paul Poast Podcast
Paul Poast Podcast
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Welcome to the Paul Poast Podcast in which he discusses a variety of national security topics. Professor Poast is an Assistant Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats (CPOST) and the author of three books, The Economics of War, Organizing Democracy, and Arguing About Alliances.
Ukraine visitors and looking beyond
Prof. Post talks about the growing number of VIP visitors to Ukraine, a show of support that has risks, and also why we need to remember there are important issues beyond the Ukraine.
May 13, 2022
23 min
Why America Gets Away With Bullying Allies.
America can afford to remind folks it will remain dominant in a post-American, post-truth world.
Apr 22, 2022
14 min
Why peace without defeat in Ukraine is important.
Prof. Poast looks at why negotiations that end wars need to avoid humiliation.
Apr 7, 2022
20 min
Will Ukraine change IR?
Talking about the past to figure out the future of Ukraine, factoring in China, Iran and the Geopolitical connections.
Mar 22, 2022
26 min
What Ukraine means for the world.
In this special extended Podcast, I’d like to about Ukraine in three segments: History…how did we get here? Current situation…what is going on? Options…where do we go from here? I’m also pleased to welcome, Prof. Robert A. Pape joining in what is a big subject.
Mar 1, 2022
31 min
The future of Middle East policy and alliances
In my latest podcast I consider not only withdrawal of American troops, but also of interest in the Middle East, and what it means for the region’s future.
Feb 15, 2022
14 min
Ukraine: The danger of history wars
International conflicts invariably result in historical analogies, which may help sell policies but is often unhelpful in understanding what is going on.
Feb 3, 2022
21 min
A new Cold War heats up
Paul Poast talks about Russia, Ukraine and how exactly did we end up here?
Jan 19, 2022
24 min
Why talks between Biden and Putin and yet another summit may not make the world any safer
President Biden has had a video chat with President Putin and, at the time or recording, an international peace summit was underway, so is the world now a safer place?
Dec 12, 2021
33 min
China: A new Cold War or a case of too much hot air?
Professor Poast discusses the parallels drawn between the Cold War and the current state of US-China rivalry. Misplaced? A "lazy and dangerous" analogy (Nye)? Or Twitter diplomacy with the potential to make the world more dangerous and difficult to navigate than it already is?
Nov 18, 2021
22 min
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