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America has an unusual history. It did not begin with ethnic homogeneity or a long, shared cultural history. It began as a set of ideals enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In “The Engine Room of Democracy,” CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre discusses with former government officials and policymakers how the fundamental ideals in our constitutional democracy are applied every day and why these ideals should remain the bedrock of our society.

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Nurturing a Professional Judiciary

Dana Chipman, former judge advocate of the U.S. Army, discusses the role of the Judicial Center and how America supports and nurtures a professional judiciary.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre — October 14, 2020

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Government Truthfulness as a Foundation for Rule of Law

Host John J. Hamre sits down with John Kirby, former chief spokesman for both the Department of Defense and the Department of State, to discuss how public communications reinforces rule of law.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre — September 22, 2020

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Dynamics of Lawful Warfare in Alliances

General Vincent Brooks and host John Hamre take us into the operational and legal issues of leading an alliance.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre — September 15, 2020

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The Engine Room of Democracy

Legitimacy and Credibility of the American Judiciary

Elizabeth Rindskopf-Parker and host John Hamre delve into the American judiciary. They discuss how it retains legitimacy when courts are constantly dealing with conflict—picking winners and losers.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre — September 8, 2020

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Lawful Action on the Battlefront

In this episode, host John Hamre invites Major General John Ewers to discuss how the rule of law is observed on the battlefield.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre — August 18, 2020

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Balancing Electronic Intelligence with Democratic Rights of Privacy

Former NSA general counsel Glenn Gerstell discusses how the United States undertakes sophisticated intelligence collection while staying consistent with a constitutional obligation to protect the privacy of U.S. citizens.

Podcast Episode by John J. Hamre and Glenn S. Gerstell — August 11, 2020

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