The Last Line of Defense

By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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In this era of uncertainty, knowledge is power. Hosted by Dr. Seth G. Jones, The Last Line of Defense breaks down and analyzes the latest national security news. Each episode provides practical solutions to the toughest national security questions—from war and peace around the world to the role of emerging technology in defense.   Produced by Marla Hiller.

Episode Date
The Room Where It Happened: What the Media Missed About the Trump-Xi Meeting
May 21, 2026
China’s Win? The Missile Gap After Epic Fury
May 13, 2026
Strategic Exhaustion: Will Iran Fold?
Apr 29, 2026
Beyond the Rubble: Is China the Real Winner of the U.S.-Iran War?
Apr 15, 2026
Tehran’s Calculus: Iran’s Strategy Amidst the Storm
Apr 01, 2026
The Iran Endgame: Iran's Nuclear Program, View from Tehran & U.S. Ground Troops
Mar 20, 2026
Beyond the Air War: What Are the Global Risks of the Iran Conflict?
Mar 10, 2026
A Widening War with Iran: What Are the U.S. Military's Next Steps
Mar 03, 2026
Why Putin’s "Inevitable" Victory in Ukraine is a Myth
Feb 18, 2026
Locked and Loaded: What Are U.S. Military Options for Iran?
Feb 04, 2026
Inside Iran's Security Apparatus: How Stable is the Regime?
Jan 21, 2026
America Under Siege: Inside China's Espionage Campaign in the United States
Jan 14, 2026
Maduro is Gone. Now What in Venezuela?
Jan 07, 2026
Which Military Shocks Defined 2025 — and What's Next in 2026?
Dec 17, 2025
Are the United States and Venezuela on the Brink of War?
Dec 04, 2025
Is the U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine a Game-Changer or Fantasy?
Nov 25, 2025
Is Putin Winning the War or Just Buying Time?
Nov 19, 2025
Trump vs. Xi. Who Won?
Nov 05, 2025
Introducing The Last Line of Defense
Oct 29, 2025