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The Next Best with Marcel Dirsus

Marcel Dirsus
Russia
Economic Transition
Western Business
Putin Administration
Ukraine
Nuclear Weapons
Crimea
Corruption
Oligarchs
Globalization
Sanctions
CIA
Saddam Hussein
NATO
Targeted Killings
Iran-Iraq War
Wagner Group
Donald Trump
European Union
Economic Warfare

Hey, it’s Marcel Dirsus. I’m a political scientist and this is The Next Best, my podcast. The world is complex, dangerous and confusing. To make sense of it all, I talk to authors, historians, diplomats and spies. Together, we’re going to learn about nuclear weapons, sanctions, targeted killings and much more. Let’s go. Have a question? Email at: thenextbestpodcast@gmail.com

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Can Europe defend itself without the United States? The uncomfortable reality is that Europe’s security architecture is completely dependent on Washington—and that foundation is cracking.In this episode of The Next Best, Marcel Dirsus speaks with Max... more

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Tim Weiner joins Marcel Dirsus to discuss his book, The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century.

This episode is a deep dive into the CIA, the failures of the War on Terror, and the future of modern warfare. Weiner tr... more

The Baltic region is Europe's most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint. From the Suwałki Gap to the stationing of German combat troops in Lithuania, we explore the geopolitical stakes of a potential conflict between Russia and NATO.

Political scientis... more

How the U.S. turned banks, the dollar, and tech supply chains into a weapon that isolates entire countries without firing a shot.

Edward Fishman is the author of "Chokepoints" and a former member of the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff. We... more

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Max Bergmann
Former American diplomat and security expert
Episode: #9 Max Bergmann: How Europe Can Defend Itself Without America
Tim Weiner
Pulitzer Prize winner and author of The Mission, The CIA in the 21st Century.
Episode: #8 Tim Weiner: Fear, Torture & The CIA's Strategic Failure After 9/11
Oliver Moody
Berlin correspondent for The Times and author of the book 'Baltic'
The Times
Episode: #7 Oliver Moody: Russia vs NATO - The Baltic is the Frontline
Edward Fishman
Author of 'Chokepoints, American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare' and former US government official
Episode: #6 Edward Fishman: How the US Weaponized the Global Economy
Michael Kimmage
Director of the Kennan Institute and professor of history at the Catholic University of America.
Kennan Institute, Catholic University of America
Episode: #5 Michael Kimmage: This Happens if Russia Wins
Kori Schake
Director of Foreign and Defense Policy at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: #4 Kori Schake: Will the Military Stop Trump? A Warning from History
John Lechner
Author and journalist with a focus on Russian mercenaries and international security
Episode: #3 John Lechner: How Putin's Mercenaries Operate
Charles Hecker
Author and Expert on Russian Affairs
Author of Zero Sum
Episode: #2 Charles Hecker: How Western Business Failed
Steve Coll
Senior editor at The Economist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner
The Economist
Episode: #1 Steve Coll: Why America Invaded Iraq

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Marcel Dirsus
Host engaging with experts to discuss political and international relations topics.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    Marcel Dirsus brings the same sharp insight and engaging storytelling we know from his book „how tyrants fall“ and his talks. Even with just one episode so far, I am hooked. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
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    toscaschwehn
    Germany2 months ago

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#8 Tim Weiner: Fear, Torture & The CIA's Strategic Failure After 9/11
Q: Can you get into that aspect a little bit?
The CIA provided crucial intelligence and support to Ukraine after the 2014 invasion and continued to assist as tensions rose.
#8 Tim Weiner: Fear, Torture & The CIA's Strategic Failure After 9/11
Q: Can you explain how this transformation happened?
The CIA was transformed from an intelligence agency into a paramilitary force focused on torture and secret operations.
#8 Tim Weiner: Fear, Torture & The CIA's Strategic Failure After 9/11
Q: Can you get into that a little bit?
The CIA had lost its way after the Cold War and was not prepared for the rise of terrorist threats leading to 9/11.
#5 Michael Kimmage: This Happens if Russia Wins
Q: How credible can European or American security guarantees realistically be?
Security guarantees historically have been insincere, and without real commitments, future reinvasions by Russia are likely.
#5 Michael Kimmage: This Happens if Russia Wins
Q: What do you think about Ukrainian victories?
Winning small means establishing control over territory and achieving localized victories that render the war unsustainable for Russia long-term.

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Conversations within this series focus on multifaceted and intricate global topics through interviews with experts across political science, history, journalism, and diplomacy. The discussions span a wide range of critical issues such as military strategy, international relations, geopolitical challenges, and historical contexts of various conflicts. Notably, the podcast addresses complex subjects like the roles of mercenaries, the influence of oligarchs in Russian economics, and the historical implications of civil-military relations in democracies. The informative dialogue aims to expose the nuanced layers of current global crises, making it suitable for listeners interested in understanding the darker aspects of international decision-ma... more

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2. Tim Weiner
3. Oliver Moody
4. Edward Fishman
5. Michael Kimmage
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8. Charles Hecker

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