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Ritter’s Rant 104: The Fall of the House of Saud
The Saudi hold on power has been about managing the relationship between oil and religion. The House of Saud is failing on both aspects.
Oct 12 • Scott Ritter
9:25
Suicide by any other means
The efforts by NATO to turn Kaliningrad into an "Achilles Heel" for Russia will fail, and if implemented fully, will lead to the physical destruction of…
Oct 9 • Scott Ritter
Any Given Sunday (in Moscow)
Fall is a time for the American sport of football to be played. On any given Sunday, you will find Americans watching this sport live or on TV. I was…
Oct 7 • Scott Ritter
A Report from Russia: How Close are Europe and Russia to a Wider Conflict?
This article is the product of visits to Russia I made in June and September 2026 where I met with senior Russian leaders, leading academics, and…
Oct 5 • Scott Ritter
1:58
The Russian calm at the center of a NATO storm
Baltik is the home of the Russian Baltic Fleet, whose ships, aircraft and Marines would play a central role in defending Kaliningrad from any NATO…
Oct 2 • Scott Ritter
58:16
Call sign "Sarmat"; A Conversation with Dmitri Rogozin
This past June I was able to sit down with Dmitri Rogozin, the former head of Roscosmos, current Senator for Zaporozhia, and the commander of the BARS…
Sep 23 • Scott Ritter
Give Peace a Chance
The Drums of War are sounding loudly. It’s time to sing a different tune.
Sep 22 • Scott Ritter
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Ritter’s Rant 104: The Fall of the House of Saud
The Saudi hold on power has been about managing the relationship between oil and religion. The House of Saud is failing on both aspects.
Oct 12 • Scott Ritter
Suicide by any other means
The efforts by NATO to turn Kaliningrad into an "Achilles Heel" for Russia will fail, and if implemented fully, will lead to the physical destruction of…
Oct 9 • Scott Ritter
9:25
Ritter’s Rant 102: Give Peace a Chance, Mr. Trump
President Trump called President Putin to promote peace with Russia. If Trump is serious, there are five things he needs to do first.
Sep 8 • Scott Ritter
17:38
Ritter’s Rant 101: The Long Walk Home
"You know that flag flying over the courthouse.
Aug 28 • Scott Ritter
11:44
Ritter’s Rant 100: Endgame
Between Ukraine drafting women to fight and the CIA launching a secret mission to Moscow, the Russian war with the collective West is reaching its…
Aug 25 • Scott Ritter
11:02

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The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and the issue of Saudi Arabian sponsorship
The so-called “trillion dollar lawsuit” points to a political outcome as opposed to actual legal justice.
Sep 9 • Scott Ritter
“Achilles Shield”
Israel seeks to surround Turkey with military threats. It won’t succeed.
Sep 1 • Scott Ritter
Birds of a Feather
The Mecca Pact may not be the Middle East equivalent of NATO. But it does reflect a new reality when it comes to the security architecture of West Asia.
Aug 28 • Scott Ritter
The Last Charge of the Paper Tiger
President Trump has threatened to withdraw US combat troops from Germany. In doing so, he exposes the reality that the US is the weakest link in…
Aug 26 • Scott Ritter
Israel and Turkey on the Brink?
Relations between the two regional powers are at an all-time low. Are we headed toward a new Middle Eastern War?
Aug 25 • Scott Ritter

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58:16
Call sign "Sarmat"; A Conversation with Dmitri Rogozin
This past June I was able to sit down with Dmitri Rogozin, the former head of Roscosmos, current Senator for Zaporozhia, and the commander of the BARS…
Sep 23 • Scott Ritter
The Politics of Victory
On this episode of The Russia House I interview Nikolai Sytov, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
Aug 30 • Scott Ritter
28:22
Leadership during Wartime: an interview with Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the Lugansk People’s Republic
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Aug 14 • Scott Ritter
9:34
“Hizzoner”: An Interview with Ivan Prikhodko, the Mayor of Gorlovka
On June 11 I had the honor and privilege of meeting Ivan Prikhodko, the Mayor of Gorlovka, a city located some 50 kilometers north of Donetsk that has…
Aug 6 • Scott Ritter
21:31
Former senior member of the Ukrainian security service (SBU)
In this edition of The Russia House, I am joined by Vasyl Prozorov, a former senior member of the Ukrainian security service (SBU) who defected to…
Jul 11 • Scott Ritter
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The Scud Hunters Book

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The Scud Hunters: Chapter Nine
Endgame
Jun 1 • Scott Ritter
The Scud Hunters: Chapter Eight
Scimitar
May 25 • Scott Ritter
The Scud Hunters: Chapter Seven
Stiletto
May 18 • Scott Ritter
The Scud Hunters: Chapter Six
Decoys
May 14 • Scott Ritter
The Scud Hunters: Chapter Five
Who Dares, Wins
May 13 • Scott Ritter
Real Scott Ritter
Real Scott Ritter
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Reflections of a Hypocrite, Part Two: Seeking a Solution
Humans are the byproduct of the conditions that define their respective lives. We need better sources of inspiration.
Sep 20 • Scott Ritter
Operation Free Jacques Baud
Jacques Baud has been sanctioned by the European Union for speaking truth to power. He deserves the support of all freedom loving people around the…
Sep 16 • Scott Ritter
Reflections of a Hypocrite, Part One: Defining the Problem
A gathering dedicated to promoting the concepts of “Living with Dignity” exposed the author’s own hypocrisy when it comes to waging war.
Sep 10 • Scott Ritter
The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 and the issue of Saudi Arabian sponsorship
The so-called “trillion dollar lawsuit” points to a political outcome as opposed to actual legal justice.
Sep 9 • Scott Ritter
17:38
Ritter’s Rant 102: Give Peace a Chance, Mr. Trump
President Trump called President Putin to promote peace with Russia. If Trump is serious, there are five things he needs to do first.
Sep 8 • Scott Ritter
A Song for the American people
Garrett Steele is an American musician who embraces the values of peace and stability that were put forward by the founding fathers.
Sep 2 • Scott Ritter
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