Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: International Perspectives

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Battlegrounds provides a needed forum with leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Tibet: A View from the Top of the World, with Lobsang Sangay | Hoover Institution

Jul 31 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Lobsang Sangay discuss China’s repression of the Tibetan people, Tibet’s efforts to advocate for freedom and rule of law, and prospects for the future in Tibet and in East Asia, on Wednesday July 31, 2024.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Israel at War: A Conversation with Meir Finkel | Hoover Institution

Jul 10 2024 73 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Meir Finkel discuss the Israeli campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, the broader regional conflict, and how the wars in the Middle East might evolve in the coming months and years, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Turkey: A Strained & Critical Alliance: Insights from Ahmet Üzümcü | Hoover Institution

Jun 26 2024 63 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ahmet Üzümcü discuss the vital role of Turkey in advancing peace and prosperity in a time of economic distress; strained relations between Ankara and Washington over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian air defense systems; disagreements over US support for Syrian Kurdish forces in the fight against ISIS in Syria; and more, on Wed

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mexico: Elections, Migration, and Security | Hoover Institution

May 31 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Jorge Castañeda discuss the future of Mexico and Mexican-US relations, on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mongolia: A Perspective from the Eurasian Heartland | Hoover Institution

May 08 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Elbegdorj Tsakhia discuss Mongolian security concerns, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the continued threat of warfare in the Pacific, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: The Russian Opposition and Ukraine: A Conversation with Vladimir Milov | Hoover Institution

Apr 10 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Vladimir Milov discuss the war in Ukraine, the status of the Russian opposition, and prospects for the restoration of peace, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Sweden: The Transition from Transatlantic Partner to NATO Ally | Hoover Institution

Dec 13 2023 24 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Pål Jonson discuss European security concerns, NATO, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Sweden’s defense technology and innovation, Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: War, Tribe, and Freedom: A Conversation with Sebastian Junger | Hoover Institution

Nov 08 2023 53 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Sebastian Junger discuss the necessity of unity, the importance of the tribe, and the future of American democracy, Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: A Conversation with Richie McCaw: Life Lessons from Rugby | Hoover Institution

Sep 06 2023 51 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Richie McCaw discuss the state of rugby and the lessons the sport offers for developing leaders, fostering teamwork, strengthening communities, and building a better future, Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Finland: A Perspective from NATO’s Unquiet Frontier | Hoover Institution

Aug 02 2023 49 mins  
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Kai Sauer discuss the war in Ukraine, Finland’s priorities in the areas of defense and the economy, digital and energy security, and the future of Europe and the transatlantic relationship, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.