A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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INSIDE THE KREMLIN'S GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY
CIA officer Sean Wiswesser joins host Tom Spahr to expose the reality of Russian intelligence. Moving past spy myths, they discuss how corruption and "active measures" shape the Kremlin's secret war from Ukraine to Western democracies. Sean
HUMAN AGENCY IN THE AGE OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
Blair Wilcox & Chase Metcalf join host Tom Spahr to discuss AI in planning. Wargames show AI excels in data and control but cannot master the art of command. Human intuition remains vital to avoid strategically disastrous decisions.
THE RISE OF NON-STATE SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Non-state actors now execute strategic strikes mirroring elite state operations. Craig Whiteside joins host Darrell Driver to discuss the rise of non-state special operations, from the Tet Offensive to space-based threats, and why identifyi
INTELLIGENCE, INNOVATION, AND INTEGRATION
The Army is evolving its intel to outpace modern threats. Andrew Evans joins Tom Spahr to discuss a permanent Strategy and Transformation Office. To beat 11-yr acquisition cycles, he advocates for a cultural shift to get new tech to soldier
BREAKING THE CADENCE: REFORMING THE ARMY'S ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK
The Army is shifting from acquiring "widgets" to a holistic "6 plus 1" portfolio structure to deliver tech to the warfighter faster. Amanda Love joins Dan Harris & Bob Bradford to discuss the new era of "failing fast & learning" in acquisit
THE LONG ARC OF THE IRAQ WARS
Samuel Helfont joins host Ron Graneri to discuss his book, The Iraq Wars, that makes interesting connections across three decades of conflict.
ANCHORING GERMANY TO THE WEST: ADENAUER’S HEIRS
How did a divided Germany become a pillar of stability? Host Jadwiga Biskupska sits down with Ron Granieri to discuss his book, Adenauer’s Heirs. They explore how the CDU/CSU anchored Germany to the West, proving modern debates on European
DATA, DETERRENCE AND DIPLOMACY: THEATER ARMY INTELLIGENCE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
Carol Stauffer, USARPAC G2, joins host Tom Spahr to explore Theater Army intel in the Indo-Pacific. They discuss the shift from "kill chains" to a "kill mesh" & how human relationships maintain deterrence across 35 nations https://warroom.a
BEYOND STRANGELOVE: GETTING TO NUCLEAR NORMALCY
Nuclear ops are back in the wartime vernacular. Jeremiah Aeschleman joins host Tom Spahr to discuss why military ldrs must move past the "ENDEX mindset" & prepare the joint force for the reality of fighting & winning on a nuclear-armed batt
WARFIGHTING AND THE '1492 MOMENT' IN SPACE
David Zesinger joins Tom Spahr to discuss the "1492 moment" in space. From the moon's helium-3 resources to the contested nature of the domain, learn why space is the deciding factor in modern warfare.
RELEVANCE AND TRUST: THE FUTURE OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
U.S. intelligence needs to adapt to maintain relevance & trust. LTG (Ret.) Bob Ashley joins Tom Spahr to break down how the IC must adapt to closing technological gaps & a changing world order
FROM BUREAUCRACY TO BATTLEFIELD AGILITY: ARMY TRANSFORMATION
Army transformation is ON! Director Johnny Ives explains the shift to AI-centric warfighting & next-gen, cloud-centric C2 for lethality & agility.
BEYOND VIETNAM: SUNK COSTS IN PRESIDENTIAL STRATEGY
How do "sunk costs" influence wartime decisions? JP Clark interviews Brian Groves on his book, "When Presidents Fight the Last War."
BEYOND ADMIRING THE PROBLEM: JIATF 401'S JURISDICTIONAL JUMP
The conversation on defending against sUAS continues. Lushenko & Spahr discuss the new Joint Interagency Task Force 401 a whole-of-govt approach focusing on warfighter lethality.
EXPLOITING THE VOID: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MODERN PROPAGANDA
Michael Neiberg & Peter Pomerantsev discuss propaganda history at CVHF 2024! Hear the parallels between WWII & Ukraine, focusing on Sefton Delmer's counter-Nazi tactics.
TAIWAN'S PORCUPINE DEFENSE: THE RACE TO READINESS
<p>Taiwan's defense strategy against a potential cross-strait invasion from China is widely known as the "porcupine defense," which aims to deny or significantly degrade a rapid ground assault. In a discussion hosted by Tom Galvin, Ying-Chi
TRANSFORMING THE WAR DEPARTMENT: HENRY STIMSON
<p>Author and U.S. Army War College Assistant Professor Grant Golub is in the studio with guest host Jadwiga Biskupksa to discuss his new book, <em><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/history/twentieth-century-ame
TRANSFORMATION AND TRAINING: GENERAL GARY BRITO
<p>General Gary Brito, the 18th and final commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), is in the studio to discuss the Army's ongoing "continuous transformation." He sits down with Editor-in-Chief JP Clark to
THE ETERNAL TASK: SECURING PEACE IN EUROPE
<p>During the administration of President Bill Clinton, Strobe Talbott, a close friend and confidante, served as Deputy Secretary of State. Historian Stephan Kieninger joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss his new book, <em><a href="
MANEUVER WARFARE: INNOVATION AND THE ELASTIC MINDSET
<p>One of the many diverse educational opportunities at the U.S. Army War College are specialized seminars that deep-dive into specific areas of interest. Kurt McDowell and Mike Smith participated in the AY25 Futures Seminar, and they're in
THE SOMALIA STORY: BEYOND BLACK HAWK DOWN
The Battle of Mogadishu, known by many as "Black Hawk Down," lasted roughly 18 hours and cost the lives of 18 Americans and one Malaysian, along with many more allied troops wounded. Somali casualties were far higher, with some estimates ne
SEAMLESS SYSTEMS: OPERATIONAL DATA IN THE FIRST ARMY
U.S. First Army partners with the Army Reserve and National Guard to help them prepare for their missions. Melissa Sayers, the director of First Army's operational data team, discusses the mission of an operational research systems analyst
FROM APPREHENSIVE TO ACCOMPLISHED: A WAR COLLEGE STORY
<p>Every August, a fresh new cohort of students arrives on Carlisle Barracks to attend the resident course at the U.S. Army War College. The goal is to educate and develop these senior military and civilian leaders to serve at the strategic
AI-READY DEFENSE: MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN CENTCOM
<p>Sapriya McLendon, a 2024 graduate of the U.S. Army War College, joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss her command of the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) (MIB-T). The 513th MIB-T plays a critical role in prov
TRAINING FOR VICTORY: SPECIAL FORCES AND SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE
<p>Frank Sobchak, a retired Special Forces colonel and author of <a href="https://www.usni.org/press/books/training-victory"><em>Training for Victory: Special Forces Advisory Missions from El Salvador to Afghanistan</em></a>, joins podcast
PARTNER AND COMPETITOR: MANAGING THE U.S.-CHINA RELATIONSHIP
It's the time of the year when we feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program. This episode features Christiana Crawford, Jody Daigle, and Amanda Raney as they examine
ALLIES AND INFLUENCE: CONVERSATIONS FROM THE EISENHOWER SERIES
<p>It’s the time of the year when we feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the <a href="https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/category/podcasts/eisenhower-series/">Eisenhower Series College Program</a>.
THE EROSION OF COERCION: HOW CYBER RISKS IMPACT POWER PROJECTION
How do cyber vulnerabilities impact modern warfare and statecraft? Craig Booth argues that the effectiveness of coercion, which relies on both the power to impose costs and the credibility of the threat, is weakened by vulnerabilities in di
AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS: THE CASTLE BRIGADE'S BUSY YEAR (PART II)
In the second half of their two-part episode, host Tom Spahr and Sean Shields discuss the Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina. Shields details his experience leading the 20th Engineer Brigade and the critical importanc
INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE FIGHT: THE CASTLE BRIGADE'S BUSY YEAR (PART I)
In response to the Western Front-like stalemate seen in the Ukraine war, the U.S. Army is getting innovative. Sean Shields, commander of the 20th Engineer Brigade, joins host Tom Spahr to discuss his unit's "Sand Hills Project," an initiati
