Siege
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Siege has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Aug 2025).
A siege is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or by well-prepared assault. Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static, defensive position. This party is called a garrison. The attacking party is said to be laying siege and those on the defense are under siege. Consequently, an opportunity for negotiation between combatants is common, as proximity and fluctuating advantage can
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | Military History, International Law |
Who talks about Siege on podcasts?
Siege came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is Siege mentioned alongside?
Siege is most often mentioned alongside Financial Times, Croatia and Hamas.
Mentioned together: Financial Times, Croatia, Hamas, Keith Richards' autobiography, Harvard Law School, Holocaust, Amnesty International, Cambridge University, Myanmar, Russia