A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
von A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
- #165 -11Politik & Verwaltung
- #154beste Platzierung
- wöchentlichErscheinungsrhythmus
- 34 mintypische Länge
- vor 2 Tagenletzte Folge
This is the podcast of WAR ROOM, the official online journal of the U.S. Army War College. Join us for provocative discussions about U.S. national security and defense, featuring prominent national security and military professionals.
Folgen
25 YEARS LATER: RANGERS ON OBJECTIVE RHINO
<p>Retired General Joseph Votel joins host Tom Spahr to revisit Objective Rhino—the high-stakes October 2001 mission that put the first overt U.S. boots on the ground in Afghanistan. General Votel, who commanded the 75th Ranger Regiment dur
RIVALRIES, READINESS, AND REALIGNMENT: GOLDWATER-NICHOLS 40 YEARS LATER
<p>Forty years ago, the Goldwater-Nichols Act reshaped how the U.S. military operates. Passed in 1986 following coordination breakdowns in operations like Vietnam and the Iranian hostage rescue, the law forced the branches to overcome fierc
BIASES AND BLINDSPOTS: THE ART OF MILITARY DECEPTION
<p>Shaping an opponent’s expectations can change an entire operation’s course. Tom Spahr sits down with naval flight officer and strategist Mike "Quatto" Posey to break down the craft and impact of military deception.<br /> Posey explains t
BEYOND DRONES: WHY TECHNOLOGY CANNOT REPLACE MASS
<p>Headlines typically highlight how high-tech drones are transforming combat, but the raw reality of protracted warfare still comes down to people.<br /> Gil Barndollar, a senior research fellow and Marine veteran who has conducted multipl
SCRUTINY AND THE STRANGER: SECURITY IN THE WAKE OF 9/11
<p>Marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, host Jadwiga Biskupska sat down with deRaismes Combes to explore how that tragic morning permanently reshaped American security, culture, and everyday life. Drawing from her forthcoming book,
RE-RELEASE: BEYOND VIETNAM: SUNK COSTS IN PRESIDENTIAL STRATEGY
<p>This week in the studio, editor-in-chief JP Clark sits down with Bryan Groves to discuss his new book, "When Presidents Fight the Last War: The Oval Office, Sunk Costs, and Wartime Decision-Making Since Vietnam." Groves, a U.S. Army stra
RE-RELEASE: UNMASKING THE BOOGEYMAN: THE BIN LADEN PAPERS
<p>Twelve years ago last week, on May 2, 2011, the U.S. military conducted a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan that killed Usama bin Laden. Once the mission was accomplished, the SEAL team conducted sensitive site exploitation and gathered up an
SMUGGLING, SUPERMAX, AND THE SECOND WAVE: POST-9/11
<p>How does an unremarkable and non-ideological businessman end up trying to bring nuclear weapons into the United States for a notorious terrorist organization? Former war crimes prosecutor Michael Lebowitz joins podcast editor Ron Granier
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE SEMINAR AND THE BATTLEFIELD
<p>Colonel Oleksandr, a Ukrainian Army officer with 30 years of service, spent the 2026 academic year as an International Fellow at the U.S. Army War College. Joining host Jadwiga Biskupska, he offers a real-time perspective on fighting a m
MODERNIZING THE DIA WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
<p>Rapid innovation challenges any large government organization, but for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) embracing artificial intelligence is essential to maintaining the joint force's competitive edge. Tom Spahr sat down with Major
RESTORING THE OFFENSE IN CONTEMPORARY COMBAT
<p>Is maneuver warfare truly dead in modern combat? Tom Galvin sits down with Carlisle Scholars Kevin Krupski, Michael Moore, and Erick Buckner to examine the conventional wisdom that defense dominates the modern battlefield, making stalema
OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE AND ARTIFICIAL ILLUSIONS
<p>Open-source intelligence is rapidly becoming a dominant force in national security, accounting for a significant portion of intelligence activities in western law enforcement and national security. But what happens when the internet is f
DEFAULT TO SHARE: DECLASSIFYING SPACE-BASED CAPABILITIES
Hiding military tools too well can weaken deterrence. Aaron Brown, Justin Bierens and Gerald Bowman join host Tom Galvin to discuss why the military must adopt a "share unless proven necessary to hide" approach for space operations. https:/
BRINGING WWII TO LIFE THROUGH STORYTELLING
Why does WWII still captivate our imagination? Host Darrell Driver and military historian Doug Douds discuss how the conflict shapes modern geopolitics, unpacking pivotal moments, unsung advisors, and intriguing historical counterfactuals.
THE MISSING TIER: RESHAPING MILITARY MAINTENANCE
On today’s high-tech battlefield, "safe" rear areas no longer exist. Combat units are bogged down dragging broken gear because the military lacks a middle tier for complex repairs. Octavia Davis & Scott Pinkstaff join host Steve Trynosky to
STRESS TESTING TRANSFORMATION: WAR COLLEGE STUDENTS AT WORK
What happens when you unleash senior military students to fix bureaucracy? Guests Jared Britz and Josh Eggar join host Bob Bradford to discuss how Army War College students used tabletop exercises & AI tools to stress-test Army reforms and
CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
Can AI pass military exams? Kevin Boyce & John Nagl join host Tom Spahr to discuss testing ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude & Grok on Army War College comps. All passed, but limits caused AI to degrade under pressure, proving human judgment remains
NAVAL POWER & POLICY: RED STAR OVER THE PACIFIC
How has China transformed into a dominant naval power, and what strategic choices must the U.S. make to protect its interests in the Pacific? Toshi Yoshihara and James Holmes join Ron Granieri to discuss the third edition of Red Star Over t
AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
How can the military adopt tech at the speed of relevance? Host Tom Galvin talks with Carlisle Scholars John Williams, Jeremy Jackson & Antonio Ilario on bridging the gap between bureaucratic acquisition timelines and rapid tech evolution.
BEYOND THE SELECTIVE SERVICE MYTHS
Is a return to a military draft even viable? William Taylor and Katherine Kuzminski join JP Clark to bridge the gap between myth and reality regarding the all-volunteer force and the political and logistical hurdles of 21st-century mobiliza
ESCAPING THE READINESS TRAP: RESHAPING THE RESERVES
To meet the demands of modern, high-intensity warfare, the U.S. Army Reserve must remake itself --"Army Reserve 4.0"-- is the finding of an Army War College integrated research project. Steve Trynosky discussed this study with authors Kiona
STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH
Curt Brooker and Ron Granieri discuss why sleep is an operational requirement. Using wearables to track biometrics can help the military move past a culture of exhaustion toward data-driven readiness. You can't outwork your body.
RE-RELEASE: JOHN BOYD AND THE 'OODA' LOOP (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
Clay Chun & Jackie Whitt present the theories of #JohnBoyd, a contemporary airpower theorist who created the #OODA Loop, a learning approach to reducing uncertainty on the battlefield
RE-RELEASE: IT'S ONLY A PRE-WAR PERIOD IN HINDSIGHT
Whether leadership views the inter-war period as post-war or pre-war determines where the organization goes.
RE-RELEASE: THE FUTURE IS EXPEDITIONARY: JOINT WARFIGHTING HQ
Successful military organizations are always assessing and adapting; this includes methods of command and control. The joint task forces with constituent air, land, and maritime components currently used by the U.S. military have demonstrat
RE-RELEASE: LESSONS OF AFGHANISTAN: A CONVERSATION WITH MG BRIAN MENNES
For many, Afghanistan and the lessons that should have been learned have been overshadowed recently by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. And as much as Ukraine deserves the attention of the world, national security professionals have a dut
RE-RELEASE: REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP FROM TWO MIRROR IMAGES
When twins Derek and TJ Baird joined the Army in the '90s, neither of them had any idea what lay ahead. But 26 and 30 years later respectively, one is a colonel and the other a command sergeant major, and it's safe to say the Army has been
RE-RELEASE: MILITARY MIGHT AND THE DEFENSE MARKETPLACE
Has the promise of cost savings due to outsourcing been realized? Or, has the dependence on the private sector caused overall costs to increase?
TIADS AND TARGETING THE ADVERSARY'S WILL
Editor’s Note: This is our 500th episode. Thank you for being part of this journey, we wouldn't be here without you. Your loyalty and engagement have turned a project into a community. Here’s to the next 500 episodes. Modern warfare transce
THE INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION: INDIVIDUALS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF INFLUENCE
Jeff Rogg joins Tom Spahr to discuss the "intelligence revolution." Beyond new gadgets, cell phones & AI are transforming the state-citizen relationship & modern warfare, turning digital footprints into targeting beacons & tools for cogniti
