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Rational Security
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A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
The “Hip to Be a Square State” Edition
Host Scott R. Anderson and guests Daniel Byman, Julia Curlee, and Ariane Tabatabai discuss the collapsing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, NATO's evolving role, and strained U.S.-Israeli relations in this interview.
July 9, 2026
The "Scoot Over" Edition
Host Scott R. Anderson and Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Anna Bower, and Michael Feinberg discuss presidential removal powers, the ODNI's turmoil, and Michael Cohen's reconciliation with Donald Trump.
June 26, 2026
The “Happy FrAIday” Edition
Scott R. Anderson, Kevin Frazier, Roger Parloff, and Molly Roberts discuss AI's impact on elections, national security, and legal challenges to government power in this interview episode.
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