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Power Problems

Power Problems is a bi-weekly podcast from the Cato Institute. Host John Glaser offers a skeptical take on U.S. foreign policy, and discusses today’s big questions in international security with distinguished guests from across the political spectrum. Podcast Hashtag: #FPPowerProblems.

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Copyright: © Cato Institute 2022

Latest Episodes:

All I Want for Christmas Is an F-35: Trump, the Generals and the Pentagon Dec 13, 2017

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In a special live recording of the podcast, we explore the President’s relationship with the military, the defense budget, and what the Pentagon wants for Christmas with our guest Aaron Mehta.

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Guest Bio: Aaron Mehta
Aaron Mehta, “One hand tied behind your back: Why DoD’s empty policy chair matters.”
Aaron Mehta, “America’s Nuclear Weapons will cost $1.2 Trillion Over the next 30 Years.”
Chris Preble, “Senate Passes a Pentagon Budget, but a BCA Trainwreck Looms.”

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Power Problems Live Event Announcement Dec 05, 2017

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A Syria(s) Problem: Chemical Weapons & International Norms Dec 04, 2017

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Syria’s use of chemical weapons calls into question the utility of international norms. We discuss those norms and how to enforce them with Greg Koblentz.

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Guest Bio: Greg Koblentz
Greg Koblentz, “Syria’s Chemical Weapons Kill Chain”
Richard Price, “After Syria, Is There Still a Taboo against the Use of Chemical Weapons?””
Saskia Popescu, “Antimicrobial Resistance: An Underrated Biological Threat””

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Middle East Madness Nov 13, 2017

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We chat with Brian Katulis from the Center for American Progress about ongoing chaos in the Middle East, the regional security environment, and the options for America’s future role in the region.

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Guest bio: Brian Katulis
Brian Katulis, “Leveraging U.S. Power in the Middle East”
Andrew Bacevich, “Endless War in the Middle East”

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Trump and Iran: Deal or No Deal? Oct 30, 2017

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We talk Trump and the future of the Iran nuclear deal with Colin Kahl, former national security adviser to Vice President Joe Biden.

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Guest Bio: Colin Kahl
Colin Kahl, “The Myth of a ‘Better’ Iran Deal”
Emma Ashford and John Glaser, “Unforced Error: The Risks of Confrontation with Iran”

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Desperate Times, Desperate Measures Oct 16, 2017

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Guest Bio: Alexander Downes
Targeting Civilians in War
“Rohingya Account Atrocities,” New York Times

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The Art of the (Nuclear) Deal Oct 03, 2017

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Kim Jong Trump Sep 19, 2017

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Tensions are rising on the Korean peninsula, between North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests and Trump’s inflammatory tweets. We discuss the situation with Joshua Pollack. Show notes:

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Same Strategy, Different Day Sep 14, 2017

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Today we talk about Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy with Sameer Lalwani. Is there anything new here?

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Guest Bio: Sameer Lalwani
Trump’s Televised Speech on Afghanistan Strategy

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It’s All about Those (Military) Bases Sep 12, 2017

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This week we ask John Glaser: why does the U.S. have so many military bases around the world? Show notes:

Guest Bio: John Glaser
John Glaser, “Withdrawing from Overseas Bases: Why a Forward‐Deployed Military Posture Is Unnecessary, Outdated, and Dangerous”

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