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VULNERABLE SKIES: DRONES AND NATIONAL SECURITY
<p>From late 2024 to early 2025, numerous unidentified drones were reported over U.S. cities and military bases. While some of these "mystery craft" were later attributed to FAA-authorized research and other purposes, their presence highlig
BRUNSON ON KOREA: READINESS & ALLIANCES
<p>In May 2025, the U.S. Army War College hosted its fourth annual <a href="https://csl.armywarcollege.edu/landpower/default.aspx">Strategic Landpower Symposium</a>. The event featured General Xavier Brunson, commander of <a href="https://w
RESILIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS: EXAMINING ENDURANCE IN SENIOR MILITARY LEADERS
Despite the fact that so many of them make it look easy, the daily lives of senior U.S. military leaders can be incredibly demanding. Laura Weimer examined how senior leaders manage their well-being (or, at times, struggle to do so) amidst
AI IN STRATEGIC PLANNING: THE FUTURE OF STRATEGY?
<p>In a previous episode, we highlighted the <a href="https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/podcasts/strategy-competition/">Annual Army War College Strategy Competition</a>. This week, host Tom Galvin speaks with a team from the Carlisle Schol
ENHANCING STRATEGIC THINKING THROUGH COMPETITION
<p>Each year, while the military senior service schools compete upon the fields of friendly strife in the event known as Jim Thorpe Sports Days, the U.S. Army War College hosts a different kind of contest: The Annual Army War College Strate
COLONELS WRITING FOR COLONELS (RE-RELEASE)
<p>Friend of the podcast, Zach Griffiths, recently reached out with an exciting opportunity and we’re happy to help publicize it. Zach, who serves as the Director of the <a href="https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Infantry/Infant
ON WRITING: MILITARY AUTHORS AND THE HARDING PROJECT (RE-RELEASE)
<p>Friend of the podcast, Zach Griffiths, recently reached out with an exciting opportunity and we’re happy to help publicize it. Zach, who serves as the Director of the <a href="https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Infantry/Infant
SECURITY VS. DEFENSE: A VITAL DISTINCTION FOR THE HOMELAND
<p>The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) recently hosted its 2025 Homeland Defense Symposium, gathering experts to tackle the complex issues of defending the homeland<sup></sup>. A key focus was clarifying the difference between Homeland Securi
SIGNALS, CYBER AND STRATEGY: RETIRED GENERAL PAUL NAKASONE
Retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone recently addressed the resident class at the U.S. Army War College, and he also sat down for an episode of A Better Peace with host Tom Spahr. While reflecting on his time leading the National Securit
INSIDE THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
<p>Ever wonder what goes into the President's Daily Brief (PDB)? It's not your average morning news. Stephanie Sellers, a former PDB briefer, is currently the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Representative to the U.S. Army War College and
INTEL IMPERATIVES: SECURING THE HOMELAND
<p>Retired Rear Admiral Paul Becker joins host Darrell Driver in the studio to discuss the role of intelligence in U.S. Homeland Security. Intelligence is discovering what an adversary seeks to conceal, a concept relevant to both warfare an
TECH ADOPTION AT PACE: CULTURE, INTEGRATION, AND LEADERSHIP
<p>The successful adoption of new technology in the military depends on the organization's culture, the technology's applicability and ease of incorporation into existing systems and processes, and, perhaps most importantly, the leadership
FROM COMPETITION TO CONFLICT: CHARTING THE COURSE OF THE SFABS
<p>In 2017, the U.S. Army established Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) to organize, train, equip, and advise foreign security forces. Tom Spahr spoke with two former SFAB commanders, Dustin Blair and Jon Post, to discuss the devel
BONUS EPISODE -- THE MELTING POINT: GENERAL FRANK MCKENZIE, USMC, RETIRED
<p>On 3 February 2025, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) hosted the former commander of U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, USMC, Retired, to discuss his book <a href="https://www.usni.org/press/books/melting-po
WAR, WORDS, AND THE FOURTH ESTATE
The complex and evolving relationship between the military and the media has spanned various periods in U.S. history. In a discussion with War Room editor-in-chief JP Clark, Thomas Crosbie, author of The Political Army: How the U.S. Militar
DATA-DRIVEN DEFENSE: THE MAVEN SMART SYSTEM
<p>Hold on to your intel hats, this episode is a whirlwind of targeting and logistics inside baseball. Joe O'Callaghan joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss the Department of Defense's Maven Smart System. Maven was first dev
FIGHTING TOGETHER: THE CANADIAN-AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP IN WORLD WAR II (ON WRITING)
It's time for another episode in our On Writing series. Host Michael Neiberg is joined in the studio by Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum. Tim emphasizes the importance of making history accessible to the public, whic
WAR CRIMES AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOAC
<p>The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), also known as international humanitarian law (IHL), is a set of rules that govern warfare and aim to minimize harm to civilians and non-combatants. Alexandra Meise joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to ex
BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 2)
<p>Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras return to the studio with host Tom Spahr to further explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in national defense. This episode delves into the critical question of human oversight in lethal force deci
BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 1)
<p>In September 2024, Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras authored a compelling <a href="https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/tag/ai-vs-intuition/">three-part series</a> that explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in national def
ECHOES OF ERASURE: POLAND’S MEMORY AND IDENTITY
With the invasion of Poland in 1939, Nazi Germany set the stage for conflict and strife that has repercussions to this day. Jadwiga Biskupska is an expert on Poland under Nazi occupation and she joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss
BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 2)
<p>Cultural property encompasses both tangible artifacts and intangible heritage that shapes societies. Historian Matthias Rogg is back in the studio, this time with Laurie Rush, an archaeologist and anthropologist working as a Department o
BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 1)
<p>Cultural property encompasses both tangible artifacts and intangible heritage that shapes societies. Historian Matthias Rogg and international law expert Lando Kirchmair delve into the critical issue of protecting cultural property durin
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF HOMELAND DEFENSE
In November 1944, Japan launched thousands of balloons carrying incendiary bombs across the Pacific, aiming to set fire to American forests and divert resources from the war effort. While the campaign caused minimal damage and few casualtie
THE SPY AND THE STATE: THE PARADOX OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE
The American intelligence community (IC) is a complex network of 18 different agencies constantly vying for authority and resources. This competition, along with the ongoing effort to balance civilian and military organizations within the I
RETENTION THROUGH INNOVATION: THE BLENDED EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Army is actively seeking innovative programs and ideas to address the recruitment and retention challenges it faces. One such idea is the newly designed Blended Education Program (BEP) at the U.S. Army War College. The BEP is a hybrid p
AN EVENING WITH FORMER USAREUR COMMANDING GENERAL BEN HODGES
<p>On August 8, 2024, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who served as the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe from 2014 to 2017, visited Carlisle. Michael Neiberg had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a conversation about hi
THE SCHOLAR AND THE STRATEGIST: SIR HEW STRACHAN (ON WRITING)
<p>Last week, the U.S. Army War College welcomed Sir Hew Strachan, a distinguished British military historian and accomplished author. He graciously took the time to sit down with Michael Neiberg in the studio for another episode of our "<a
ASKING DATA THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
<p>Tom Spahr is back in the studio with another insightful discussion focused on data management, refinement, and exploitation within the military. He is joined by CW4 Kelsey Gibson, a senior technical advisor with years of experience in da
SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO BE THERE: ADVANCED REGIONAL STUDIES AT THE WAR COLLEGE
<p>This week, we have one final episode in our "<a href="https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/tag/back-to-school/">Back to School</a>" series highlighting another special program at the U.S. Army War College. The Advanced Regional Studies (AR
