Friedberg’s monograph evaluating American military strategy vis a vis Chinese strategy goes beyond mere tactics and strategic concepts to consider the historical backgrounds that informs Chinese war planning on the one hand, and the broader security environment America is engage with globally on the other.
Book Review: Aaron Friedberg’s Beyond Air-Sea Battle Read More »
In this episode, I sketch a rough outline of America’s complicated relations with Iran prior to 1979, then provide an overview of the confrontational period of US-Iran relations in the revolutionary period post-1979.
TTP Podcast, Episode 16: America and the Ayatollahs – US-Iran Relations Read More »
Well, I was planning on discussing US-China relations when I went on my unscheduled break, so I guess there’s no time like the present to talk about the history, context, and flash points in the relationship between the world’s two superpowers.
TTP Podcast, Episode 15: Covid-19 and US-China Relations Read More »
How would you define America’s national interest? Put another way, just what should America be doing with all its economic, political, military, and cultural influence? How should the country behave in world politics?
TTP Podcast, Episode 14: Defining America’s National Interest Read More »
How did we reach a decision to authorize a drone strike like this one? In this episode, I break some of the key elements that went into making such a decision possible.
TTP Podcast, Episode 13: Deciding on a Drone Strike Read More »
