Episode 438: Shifting Lines—Reduced Troops, Heightened Tensions, and the Future of European Security

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Fault Lines Episode 599: Epic Fury, No Exit Strategy?

Today, Les, Jess, and Morgan break down the latest developments in Iran as diplomatic and political pressure mounts on multiple fronts. Netanyahu has reportedly expressed frustration with Trump's negotiating tactics, while the administration may have been weighing a role for deep ...  Show more

Fault Lines Episode 598: Containment Under Pressure: Ebola and Global Security

Today, Jess, Algene, Matt, and Marc examine the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, where a rare strain has already killed an estimated 131 people across roughly 500 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emerge ...  Show more

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