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Aaron MacLean
Aaron MacLean is a columnist at The Free Press, national security analyst at CBS News, and host of the School of War podcast.
Why a Weakened Iran Remains Dangerous, with Behnam Ben Taleblu
The regime may be weaker than it has been in decades, but it remains dangerous. Can the U.S. and Israel stop it?
Aaron MacLean
41M
Mr. President, Don’t Let Tehran Dupe You
Trump is suddenly looking to restrain allies like Israel while accommodating Iran. It’s an approach that could end in disaster.
Aaron MacLean
The AI Arms Race: Can Our Intel Community Keep Up? With Anthony Vinci
Are we being spied on all the time? Former intelligence officer Anthony Vinci explains how AI is changing the world of spy craft.
Aaron MacLean
53M
The Iran War and a New World Order in Asia, with Rep. Michael Baumgartner
The Strait of Hormuz, China’s rise, and how Asian nations are navigating war across the globe.
Aaron MacLean
37M
Why the Iran Negotiations Are Stuck
Iran and the U.S. keep promising they’re on the verge of a deal, but they are each demanding things the other won’t agree to.
Aaron MacLean
The Secret Mission to Save Europe’s Jews, with Matti Friedman
Young Zionist Jews who are fighting for Britain parachute into Nazi Europe in a tragic story of resistance and national rebirth.
Aaron MacLean
54M
The Democratic Party’s Worldview, with Jake Sullivan
China, Israel, Iran, and Ukraine from the vantage point of the Democratic Party
Aaron MacLean
57M
War, Memory, and the Sons We Lose
As Memorial Day arrives, Herman Wouk’s ‘War and Remembrance’ remains a powerful reminder that history survives only when we can still imagine the people…
Aaron MacLean
Niall Ferguson on Cold War II and the Rise of Anti-History
A live conversation on global conflict, historical revisionism, and why this moment feels eerily familiar.
Aaron MacLean
1HR 16M
Grading Operation Epic Fury, with Christian Brose
As warfare rapidly evolves, Christian Brose explains how drones, software, manufacturing, and AI are reshaping the future battlefield.
Aaron MacLean
47M
The New Middle Eastern Balance of Power, with Elliott Abrams
Who’s gaining influence, who’s losing leverage, and what comes next for the region?
Aaron MacLean
41M
Why Xi Invoked the Thucydides Trap
At his meeting with Trump, the Chinese leader mentioned an American academic's pet theory about superpower struggles. There’s a reason for that.
Aaron MacLean
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