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Micah Zenko has researched whether or not limited airstrikes -- like the kind Donald Trump ordered on Syria last week -- actually achieve their stated political and military objectives. \xa0 \xa0 His book Between Threats and War: US Discrete Military Operations in the Post Cold-War World examined some 36 airstrikes and finds that they very rarely do what they are intended to do. We discuss why that is--and what implications his findings have for further US involvement in Syria. \xa0 We do a little name dropping in this episode, including Robert Pape who wrote a definitive book on airpower called Bombing to Win. \xa0Bob was my guest on Episode number 87 \xa0and I'd highly recommend that episode.Micah was last on the podcast about a year and a half ago to discuss his newest book, called "Red Team" which takes a look at the role of the devils advocate in international relations. \xa0

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#1: International Relations Theory, explained.

#2: A Brief History of Nuclear Non-proliferation

#3: A Brief History of NATO

#4: The Syrian Civil War, explained. (Well, sort of -- it's complicated!)

#5: Meet the Kim family of North Korea #6: The Sustainable Development Goals, explained (Coming soon!)

#7: The Six Day War, Explained. (Coming soon!)

This is about two and a half hours for your listening pleasure. With more on the way. If there's a topic you want me to explore, please send me an email!