Shield of the Republic

Eric Edelman, Elliot Cohen

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Shield of the Republic is hosted by Eric Edelman, Elliot Cohen covering Geopolitics, Donald Trump, Department of Defense, and Foreign Policy. Notable guests include Edward Fishman (Senior Research Scholar, Center for Global Energy Policy & Adjunct Professor, Columbia University). Episodes span from May 2025 to Mar 2026.

5 episodes152 total claims12 topics covered

5 episodes

Trump's Iran Gamble | Shield of the Republic

Mar 5, 2026

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The US has initiated a major military operation against Iran, targeting its senior leadership and military assets, but the administration's strategic objectives and public rationale appear incohere...

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US-Iran WarGeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictRegime Change+11 more

A Dangerous Start to 2026 | Shield of the Republic

Jan 12, 2026

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The Trump administration is exhibiting an aggressive and unpredictable foreign policy, exemplified by a raid in Caracas and military threats against NATO ally Denmark over Greenland, alarming Europ...

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GeopoliticsTrump AdministrationForeign PolicyNational Security+11 more

When Power Stops Caring About the Law | Shield of the Republic

Dec 8, 2025

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The Trump administration is criticized for a naval strike off Venezuela where shipwrecked sailors, suspected of drug trafficking, were killed in a 'double tap' strike, an action described as turnin...

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VenezuelaDonald TrumpUS NavySpecial Operations Forces (SOF)+11 more

SPECIAL EPISODE: Generals See Through the Act | Shield of the Republic

Oct 4, 2025

A New Era of Economic Warfare | Shield of the Republic

May 4, 2025

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Shield of the Republic

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