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War on the Rocks is a publishing community focused on strategy, defense, and foreign affairs. It was launched in 2013 by Ryan Evans. The watchword of War on the Rocks is “experience.” It features articles by national security practitioners, government officials, and others on pressing matters of war and peace.

The Texas National Security Review is a new kind of journal committed to excellence, scholarly rigor, and big ideas. Launched in 2017 by Metamorphic Media (War on the Rocks) and the University of Texas, articles published in this journal are cited as the foundational research and analysis on world affairs. They end up on university syllabi and the desks of decision-makers.

Featured Podcasts from War on the Rocks

  • A bi-weekly podcast featuring in-depth analysis of Russia's military power and the war in Ukraine, with your favorite expert on the topic.

  • A weekly, in-depth interview show with War on the Rocks authors who give us a behind-the-scenes look at what prompted them to write their piece and why it's important.

  • A 30-minute conversations with interesting people across a wide variety of topics relevant to defense, foreign policy and national security.