

School of War
In School of War, CBS News National Security Analyst and Free Press columnist Aaron MacLean sits down with secretaries of state, top military historians, war planners, and key political decision-makers to help understand the lessons of war. Tune in as School of War takes you to the front lines. Aaron MacLean is a former senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He has worked as a foreign policy advisor and legislative director to Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and spent seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Visit our Substack for episode transcripts Follow along on Instagram
Episodes


Niall Ferguson on Cold War II and the Rise of Anti-History

Grading Operation Epic Fury, with Christian Brose

The New Middle Eastern Balance of Power, with Elliott Abrams

China’s War on Faith and Trump’s Trip to Beijing, with Governor Sam Brownback

Trump Heads to China: Who Has the Upper Hand? With Dan Blumenthal

America’s Coming Population Crash—and China’s, with Nicholas Eberstadt

Is Trump Forcing the Strait of Hormuz Open? With Rich Goldberg and Garrett Exner

NORAD and Protecting America From Nuclear Attack, With Lance Blythe

The Attempt on Trump’s Life and Political Violence in America, with Douglas Murray

How the British Army Learned to Win, with Huw Davies

Has America Fought Well in the Iran War? With Mick Ryan

The Future of Warfighting Technology Is Now with Aviv Shapira

How Trump’s Blockade of Iran Actually Works with Sal Mercogliano

The Strategic View From the Baltic Sea with General Michael Claesson

Danger Lurks In J.D. Vance’s Negotiations with Iran

Is the Strait of Hormuz Closed Forever? with Sal Mercogliano
The podcast delves into the complexities of the Strait of Hormuz, exploring its function, traffic flow, and current state amidst geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Sal Mercogliano, a maritime expert and veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine, explains that under normal circumstances, the Strait sees...

America’s Incredible Rescue of its Downed Airmen in Iran and Trump’s Strategic Options Ahead with Rich Goldberg & Garrett Exner

Trump Says We’re ‘Winning’ in Iran. It’s More Complicated.

Even as America Fights Iran, It’s Not Ready for China—with Eyck Freymann
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