War on the Rocks

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A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness

September 17, 2026

The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Michael Eisenstadt (Washington Institute for Near East Policy) join Ryan to unpack what readiness actually means...

The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat

August 26, 2026

The Marine Corps just released its plan to fight against adversaries on land and Ryan had the two architects of the plan, Ground Combat Element 2040, on the show to talk about it. They discuss drones, resilience, long-range fires, logistics, and what marines will need to survive and fight on an increasingly transparent battlefield while still preserving the critical human element. 

Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv

August 24, 2026

Our intrepid team covers a lot of ground in this episode: the increasing fluidity of the battlefield, drones and air defense, the biting Black Sea campaign, the causes and aftermath of the firing of Ukraine's popular defense minister, why Ukraine probably cannot produce PAC-3 air defense missiles (despite what some journalists are telling you), and the likelihood of a new round of Russian mobilization. This episode is Dara Massicot and Michael Kofman at their best.  Thanks to NODA AI for supp...

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer · Very high booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Foreign Policy Live · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Shield of the Republic · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

NatSec Matters · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Talking Geopolitics · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Who is an ideal guest for War on the Rocks?

War on the Rocks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established defense scholars, senior think-tank analysts, former senior military commanders, experienced government or policy officials, and recognized regional security specialists with substantial expertise or operational experience. Common among recent guests: Senior military or government leadership; Research or policy leadership at a major think tank; Published books or substantial expert analysis. Recent guests include Michael Eisenstadt, Stacie Pettyjohn, and Mark Cancian.

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Recent episodes cover Politics, National Security, Defense Policy, Geopolitics, and Military Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.