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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ODNI: AN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES CLAPPER
13 maart 2020 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes former Director of National Intelligence (DNI), James Clapper to discuss the role of the ODNI and the current state of the position. Clapper joins guest host Genevieve Lester, Chair of Strategic Intelligence at the U.S. Army War College. They examine the strategic importance of the DNI position, the individual chosen to fill it, and the impact on the intelligence community. Lees meer
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LESSONS FROM 1918: GET A FLU SHOT, WASH YOUR HANDS
11 maart 2020 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Michael Neiberg to examine the misnamed Spanish Flu of 1918. Neiberg joins our Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt as they consider the factors that lead to the devastation of that pandemic and how it relates to the modern day COVID-19 outbreak. What are the parallels, best practices and considerations that might be crucial to dealing with the present day pandemic? Lees meer
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THE ARMY WAR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE – EN ESPAÑOL
6 maart 2020
A BETTER PEACE welcomes three native Spanish speakers as they take over the mics. Originally recorded during National Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 (Sep 15 - Oct 15 '19) three students in the AY20 Resident class of the U.S. Army War College sat down to record our first ever all Spanish podcast. International Fellows Alfredo Pozzo and Fernando Prada joined fellow U.S. student Andres Paz to discuss their initial impressions of the Carlisle experience as they embarked on their academic journey that is the War College. Lees meer
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CHINA’S GRAND STRATEGY AND THE BRI
3 maart 2020 · 30 min
Much has been made of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Wary watcher's are quick to point out the spread of Chinese influence in many resource rich countries. Critics promptly highlight the missteps that China has made including snubbing local labor and ignoring cultural norms. A BETTER PEACE welcomes Sarwar Kashmeri as he joins our Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to examine how the BRI has succeeded and more importantly how China has learned from its failures and adapted its efforts. Lees meer
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IT’S ONLY A PRE-WAR PERIOD IN HINDSIGHT
28 februari 2020 · 31 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Brian Linn and Conrad Crane to discuss the inter-war periods throughout U.S. history and what they've meant to the further development of the U.S. Army. WAR ROOM Senior Editor JP Clark joins them to look at how post-war versus pre-war mindsets have guided leadership over time. Lees meer
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LIBERATION FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE LIBERATED (ON WRITING)
25 februari 2020 · 30 min
The liberation of an oppressed people is indeed a noble venture. But as the U.S. learned in Iraq, it's a complicated relationship between the liberated and their liberators. WAR ROOM welcomes William Hitchcock to discuss the lessons that were evident in France in the days following victory in Europe post WWII. Michael Neiberg interviewed Hitchcock at the new U.S. National World War II Museum in New Orleans, where they also discussed some tools of the trade for people who are looking to write history from a different vantage point. Lees meer
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AI ON THE BATTLEFIELD? – IT’S ALREADY HERE
20 februari 2020 · 26 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Dr. Paul Springer Chair of the Department of Research at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College. Paul joins our Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to examine the current state of autonomous warfare and the look ahead at where the technology may be going. Paul argues that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield is a revolution in military affairs (RMA) that impacts both the nature and the character of warfare. This new norm will require a new structure of understanding and behavior that some aren't ready to adopt. When will we become comfortable enough with technology to eliminate the human in the loop and what will it mean for humanity? Lees meer
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HUMANITARIAN OPS: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND PITFALLS
14 februari 2020 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Mary Elizabeth Walters to discuss to calculus of humanitarian operations involving the U.S. military. The decision to render aid or enter into humanitarian operations in another country isn't always an easy one. That seems counter intuitive but what happens when helping ends up hurting in the long run? Mary Elizabeth and WAR ROOM Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt sit down in the studio to discuss the question "When should the United States execute humanitarian operations and what questions should be asked and answered before it begins?" Lees meer
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EUROPEAN STRATEGIC AUTONOMY: ON U.S. TERMS
11 februari 2020 · 30 min
The United States has sought a more autonomous Europe ever since the end of WWII. But it's possible that there have been a few mixed messages throughout the years. A BETTER PEACE welcomes Robert Gleckler and Joel Hillison to the studio to examine just what it is the U.S. means when it speaks of EU autonomy and how the European governments have responded to the ongoing situation. WAR ROOM Managing Editor Buck Haberichter joins the guests in their conversation. Lees meer
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OBSERVATIONS FROM NATO’S NORTHERN FRONT (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
7 februari 2020 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Major General Torgeir Gråtrud, commander of the Norwegian Special Forces Command, to the studio to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership. Major General Gråtrud was in Carlisle to attend his induction into the International Fellows Hall of Fame at the U.S. Army War College. He becomes the 70th International Fellow to receive the honor. During the podcast he addresses Norway's participation in the Global SOF Network, the nature of cooperation and relations in the Nordic region and his advice to junior officers and NCOs. A BETTER PEACE podcast editor Ron Granieri moderates. Lees meer
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LOOKING TO THE PAST TO CHANGE THE FUTURE
4 februari 2020 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Dr. John Terino, Chair of the Department of Airpower at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC.) John joins our Editor-In-Chief, Jacqueline Whitt to discuss professional military education (PME) in the Air Force. Stationed at Maxwell AFB, AL which is known as "the intellectual and leadership-development center of the U.S. Air Force," ACSC is one of the many educational institutions that comprise Air University (AU.) Their conversation covers initiatives and difficulties in manning, accreditation, curriculum and returning prestige to service as faculty and instructors in the greater professional development enterprise. 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Air Corps Tactical School (ACTS,) the predecessor to modern PME in the Air Force and more specifically ACSC. Lees meer
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LESSONS LEARNED THE HARD WAY: THE EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRY
30 januari 2020 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Dr. Huw Davies of King's College London. Huw joins WAR ROOM Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to trace the development of Great Britain's Light Infantry. It's easy to call yourself a learning organization, but to do so there must be a serious examination of history. Specifically, one must study their own organization's history examining the greatest failures in great detail and be willing to make changes. War stories over dinner, journal entries and some of the first organized staff rides led to the development of Rangers, the use of local forces and a dedicated light infantry that was confronted with a great deal of resistance. The conversation ties past development to modern day failures to actually learn from previous lessons. Lees meer
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LYKKE’S LITTLE THREE-LEGGED STOOL (PART 2)
24 januari 2020 · 23 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes back U.S. Army Colonel (retired) Arthur F. Lykke for the second and final part of his interview. Having explained the birthplace of the three-legged-stool model in part one, Art goes on to share his thoughts on why his model has endured and his experiences in the classrooms of the Army War College and the potential of the students that attend it. Art once again joins the Chair of the Department of National Security and Strategy, Mark Duckenfield, and our own Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt. Lees meer
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LYKKE’S LITTLE THREE-LEGGED STOOL (PART 1)
21 januari 2020 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE is thrilled to welcome U.S. Army Colonel (retired) Arthur F. Lykke. His name might not be on the tip of your tongue, but a dream and his little "4-page opus" (as he refers to it), was the birthplace of the three-legged-stool model that informs discussions of strategy in classrooms, board rooms, congressional offices, and even the White House. Thinking about "Ends, Ways and Means" as three legs of a stool was Art's way of conceptualizing military strategy nearly forty years ago. And it's still an important starting point for contemporary discussions. Art joins the Chair of the Department of National Security and Strategy, Mark Duckenfield, and our own Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to discuss how it all started in part one of our two part interview. Lees meer
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REMEMBERING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
14 januari 2020 · 32 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes David Hogan, Director of Histories at the U.S. Army Center of Military History. In our first ever phone interview David joins our own Podcast Editor Ron Granieri to discuss the Battle of the Bulge and its 75th anniversary. Referred to as “the greatest American battle of the war” by Winston Churchill, the six week long Ardennes Offensive occurred from 6 December 1944 to 25 January 1945 and was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front. Dense forests and frigid winter conditions contributed to it being the costliest battle fought by the Americans in WWII. By the time it was over, the path to V-E day was in sight. Lees meer
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STAGE SETTING: THE MODERN THEATER ARMY
7 januari 2020 · 26 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Paul T. Mikolashek and Gregory Cantwell to the studio to discuss the modern theater army. The two join Managing Editor Buck Haberichter to examine the importance of the Army component in stage setting operations in any given theater. As the former Commander of the Coalition Forces Land Component Command (C/CFLCC) during Operation Enduring Freedom, Mikolashek brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. And Cantwell's role as the director of the CFLCC course makes him uniquely qualified to discuss modern Army doctrine on the subject. Lees meer
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PARIS 1919: A CONVERSATION WITH MARGARET MACMILLAN (ON WRITING)
31 december 2019 · 32 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes award winning and internationally renowned author Margaret MacMillan. Perhaps best known for her study and writings of the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, she joins our own Mike Neiberg to discuss her journey as an academic and an author. Lees meer
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MAKING PEACE, KEEPING PEACE
19 december 2019 · 33 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Dr. Paul Williams from the Elliot School of International Affairs at the George Washinton University. Williams, an academic expert and consultant in the politics and effectiveness of peace operations, joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM.) Lees meer
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THE WEST POINT CLASS OF 1829
6 december 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Paul Springer to the studio to discuss the influence of the West Point class of 1829. Springer joins our Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to examine the unique experiences of this cohort, and how it influenced, not only their development as leaders, but several generations of officers to follow through the U. S. Civil War. Many of these men impact the country not only through their military service, but also as captains of industry and through civil service as well. Lees meer
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY
3 december 2019 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Gail Fisher and Joel Hillison into the studio to examine the DoDs approach towards gaining the competitive advantage over adversaries across the spectrum of competition.
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THE CHALLENGES OF WRITING BIOGRAPHIES (ON WRITING)
21 november 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning author Frederik Logevall to discuss his newest project, a two volume biography of John F. Kennedy. Logevall joins Mike Neiberg in the studio as they discuss the complexity of writing a biography. They relate thoughts behind organizing, research efforts, prioritization of themes and interests and just how much information can be covered in a mere 500,000 words. Lees meer
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BOOK LOVERS NEED APPLY: A DUSTY SHELVES PODCAST
15 november 2019 · 32 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes WAR ROOM editors Tom Bruscino and Jon Klug to explain the drive and desire behind the DUSTY SHELVES series. They discuss with Ron Granieri the goals for the program and the merit of reviewing historic works with fresh eyes.
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ALLIES ARE MORE THAN FRIENDS (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
8 november 2019 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Major General Eirik Kristoffersen, Chief of the Norwegian Army, to the studio to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership. During the podcast he addresses the nature of the NATO alliance and the historical importance of allies to the country of Norway as well as the complicated relationship with its neighbor Russia. A BETTER PEACE podcast editor Ron Granieri moderates. Lees meer
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RETHINKING STRATEGY IN VIETNAM AFTER TET – EPISODE 2
31 oktober 2019 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE returns with our three scholars of the American War in Vietnam and Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to examine the Tet Offensive and its significance in the Vietnam War in Episode 2. Bob Brigham, Hang Ngyuen and Greg Daddis continue the discussion about what we know, and more importantly, what we don't know about the period from 1968-1973 and how it affected U.S. and Vietnamese policy, strategy and tactics. Lees meer
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RETHINKING STRATEGY IN VIETNAM AFTER TET – EPISODE 1
29 oktober 2019 · 17 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes three scholars of the American War in Vietnam to sit down with Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt to examine the Tet Offensive and its significance in the Vietnam War. Bob Brigham, Hang Ngyuen and Greg Daddis discuss what we know and, more importantly, what we don't know about the period from 1968-1973 and how it affected U.S. and Vietnamese policy, strategy and tactics. Lees meer
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BIAS IN THE MEDIA?…SAY IT ISN’T SO
22 oktober 2019 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Amanda Cronkhite, a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of National Security and Strategy. She joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss the reality of media bias, partisanship and objectivity.
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TEACHING GENDER AND RACE IN HISTORY AT USMA
15 oktober 2019 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Dr. Greta Bucher, Professor of History at the United States Military Academy. She and Jacqueline Whitt explore the foundational role of history in the education of U.S. Army officers, and interestingly how the instruction of history is changing. Lees meer
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WE’RE ALL CONSTRUCTIVISTS NOW
11 oktober 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Ron Granieri our new podcast editor in his inaugural episode. Our Editor-In-Chief Jacqueline Whitt hands over the reigns of podcast production and they discuss the concept of constructivism in the realm of national security. Join them for their thoughts on the tools and frameworks the War College and like institutions offers students in order to prepare them for their next level of leadership? Lees meer
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SOME THINGS CHANGE, SOME STAY THE SAME – EPISODE 3
8 oktober 2019 · 27 min
What happens when A BETTER PEACE invites four grand thinkers to get together for a watercooler style discussion about the nature and character of war? In Episode Two Emily Knowles, Tino Perez, Jacqueline Whitt and Andrew Hill move the discussion further and examine the impact of AI and the new normal for war termination. Lees meer
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SOME THINGS CHANGE, SOME STAY THE SAME – EPISODE 2
4 oktober 2019 · 20 min
What happens when A BETTER PEACE invites four grand thinkers to get together for a watercooler style discussion about the nature and character of war? In Episode Two Emily Knowles, Tino Perez, Jacqueline Whitt and Andrew Hill move the discussion further and examine the impact of AI and the new normal for war termination. Lees meer
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SOME THINGS CHANGE, SOME STAY THE SAME
27 september 2019 · 27 min
What happens when A BETTER PEACE invites four grand thinkers to get together for a watercooler style discussion about the nature and character of war? You'll have to listen to Emily Knowles, Tino Perez, Jacqueline Whitt and Andrew Hill to find out, but you may be surprised by their takes on the subject. Lees meer
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THERE’S MORE TO LIFE THAN LETHALITY
24 september 2019 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE takes up the topic of lethality. Andrew Diederich and Jacqueline Whitt discuss the term that has been at the forefront of every discussion in the DoD in recent years. Is lethality the lens that all programs, procedures and efforts should be judged through? Or is the DoD missing other crucial aspects of their contributions to national security? Lees meer
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IT’S A MATTER OF INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY
18 september 2019 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE presents a roundtable discussion to address the intended message of the 2018 National Defense Strategy with regards to the development of the force. COLs Terri Peterkin and Maurice Sipos along with Dr. John Bonin join Buck Haberichter in the studio to try and figure out what the SECDEF meant when he spoke of intellectual leaders and what must be done to develop them. Lees meer
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THE GENERAL STAFF THAT WASN’T
13 september 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes John Kuehn to the studio to recount the early days of the Navy's attempt to formalize
strategy formulation. He and JP Clark review the formative stages of the modern U.S. Navy and the worldwide reach
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THE EISENHOWER SERIES COLLEGE PROGRAM: 50 YEARS OF OUTREACH
10 september 2019 · 23 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes members of the Eisenhower Series College Program to discuss the outreach goals of one of the War College's longest running special programs. Col Ed Kaplan, program director and COL Mike Baim a member of the program and graduate of the AY19 class join our own Editor In Chief, Jackie Whitt. Lees meer
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A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO WAR? ANTOINE-HENRI JOMINI (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
5 september 2019 · 30 min
In this episode in our Great Strategists series, U.S. Army War College historians Bill Johnsen and Con Crane present one of the more enigmatic figures in military theory, Baron Antoine-Henri Jomini. Historians have given Jomini mixed reviews in terms of evaluating his theories and contributions, but almost all recognize his influence. Lees meer
Modern analysts often pit Jomini and his contemporary, Carl von Clausewitz, as polar opposites, creating "Jominian" and "Clausewitzian" camps. In reality, both were informed by their experiences with the Napoleonic Wars, but they took different perspectives--Clausewitz from the Prussian perspective, Jomini from the French. And while Clausewitz died in 1831, Jomini lived to be an old man and prolific writer, so you can see elements of Clausewitzian thought in Jomini's writing. Still, Jomini was interested in finding general principles of warfare that could translate directly to success on the battlefield; a task that seemed simple when he could draw from observations of Napoleon's greatest victories.
Bill and Con tell Jomini's story, contributions to theories of war and relations with other thinkers, and the contemporary relevance of his ideas. WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates.
TRANSCRIPT: https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/19-117-A-SCIENTIFIC-APPROACH-TO-WAR-ANTOINE-HENRI-JOMINI-GREAT-STRATEGISTS.pdf
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THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF WAR — THUCYDIDES (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
28 augustus 2019 · 32 min
We continue our Great Strategists series with an episode on the man whose works serve as a foundation of strategic thought about war. Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) was a Athenian general in the Peloponnesian War who, early on, recognized the War's potential for transforming the political and social structures of the period. Thus, he set out to write a detailed account of the War from its onset. His aim was to understand how wars began, its impacts on combatant forces and societies, and to raise questions about the meaning of 'just' war. His first-person perspective adds color and power to his description of these events.
Much of the contemporary discourse about the nature and character of war is owed to Thucydides. However, the full History of the Peloponnesian War is not the easiest read and covers an extensive amount of ground. It is both too easy and dangerous to reduce the work to particular passages such as the powerful Melian Dialogue or reduce the work to bumper stickers like the "Thucydidean Trap." A wider reading shows how strategic decisions made early in the war had significant effects in the short and long terms.
Helping tell Thucydides' story and the impacts of his History are three faculty members from the U.S. Army War College -- Drs. Tami Davis Biddle, Michael Neiberg, and Richard Lacquement. Each have a role in incorporating Thucydides' works into the War College curriculum and offer their individual perspectives. UProfessor of Strategy and WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer[Thucydides] is one of the very few primary resources we have. If he hadn't done this, we probably wouldn't know very much about this period at all
Tami Davis Biddle is Professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Army War College.
Michael Neiberg is Chair of War Studies at the U.S. Army War College.
Richard Lacquement is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army and Professor and Director, National Security Policy Program in the Department of National Securi… -
FINDING "WOW" MOMENTS (AND OTHER WRITING TIPS FOR SENIOR LEADERS) (ON WRITING)
26 augustus 2019 · 33 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Finding 'Wow' Moments (and Other Writing Tips for Senior Leaders)." Jennifer Keene and Michael Neiberg discuss various tips on writing, especially history and other scholarship. How does one craft a good thesis? Or deliver a great hook in the introduction? Or develop those 'wow' moments that leave a lasting impression on the reader? Lees meer
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WORLD WAR I WAS ALSO FOUGHT IN AFRICA!
23 augustus 2019 · 26 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "World War I was Also Fought in Africa!" Michelle Moyd and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the experiences of the African armies who fought on behalf of their colonial powers. This often overlooked theater saw small colonial armies built to sustain imperial rule, they mobilized quickly into larger, effective fighting forces. What motivated them to fight on behalf of their colonial power? How did the War change the relationships between the empires and their colonies? This fascinating story reminds us that World War I was indeed a "World" War. Lees meer
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“GIRLS NEXT DOOR” — WOMEN AS EMOTIONAL LABORERS ON THE FRONT LINES
16 augustus 2019 · 27 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "'Girls Next Door': Women as Emotional Laborers on the Front Lines." Kara Dixon Vuic explores the history of U.S. deployment of mostly middle-class single women to the front lines to help sustain morale of the troops, remind them of the home front, and hopefully prevent them from engaging in unprofessional conduct, especially among the local populations. Such employment of women began in World War I and carried on through Vietnam. This would change with the All-Volunteer Force and efforts at gender integration, with implications for work relations between male and female service members. What are the implications for today's senior leaders? WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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THE ARMED FORCES OF LIBERIA TODAY
13 augustus 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Post-Conflict Liberia and the Liberian Armed Forces Today," with Liberian Army Lieutenant Colonel Roland Murphy as our special guest. He relates the development of the new Armed Forces of Liberia since the violent civil war of 2003 that removed an autocratic regime and resulted in a new democratic government. What were the greatest challenges of the transition, and what insights may apply to similar transitions undertaken elsewhere in the future? U.S. Army War College Director of African Studies Chris Wyatt moderates. Lees meer
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WHY WAR COLLEGES? — A SPECIAL RE-RELEASE
6 augustus 2019 · 19 min
A BETTER PEACE re-releases "Why War Colleges?" which was one of WAR ROOM's first podcasts. Former US Army War College Commandant Bill Rapp and WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Andrew A. Hill discuss the history, roles, and responsibilities of War Colleges. This re-release is being done in honor of Andrew A. Hill, who founded WAR ROOM as a forum for introspection on enduring issues in national security and the defense enterprise. This episode exemplified that vision. We offer it as an opportunity for the incoming Army War College resident class to reflect on their purpose for coming to Carlisle, PA and prepare themselves for entry into the strategic level of leadership. Lees meer
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR ONE TO SUCCEED IN A MULTINATIONAL ASSIGNMENT?
30 juli 2019 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "What Does it Take to Succeed in a Multinational Assignment?" Christian Vial, George Woods, and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the results of a 2018-19 study into factors that contribute to success of officers assuming duties in multinational organizations. They uncovered institutional tensions from both the U.S. and the international side including culture, language, differing political interests, and others. What helped these officers cope and navigate these tensions? What can militaries do better to prepare its officers for such assignments? Lees meer
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WHAT SHOULD A U.S. SPACE FORCE LOOK LIKE?
23 juli 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "What Should a U.S. Space Force Look Like?" with Andrew Diederich and Jacqueline E. Whitt, who talk about the challenges of an increasingly contested space domain and the potential roles, missions, and organization of a dedicated space force. What are the problems that the DoD and the Army face in the space domain, and how would a dedicated space force address those problems? Lees meer
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THE CHALLENGES OF KEEPING SPACE SECURE (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
18 juli 2019 · 20 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes General John "Jay" Raymond, Commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command to the studio for "The Challenges of Keeping Space Secure." General Raymond discusses aspects of strategic leadership critical to maintaining robust space force capabilities to prevent adversaries from denying the U.S. access to the space domain. What does this entail, and how do U.S. leaders keep space safe for both government and private use around the world? Lees meer
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KNOWING WHEN A WAR IS UNWINNABLE — GENERAL FREDERICK C. WEYAND (GREAT CAPTAINS)
16 juli 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE presents another episode from the Great Captains series with Frank Jones and Jacqueline E. Whitt in "Knowing When a War is Unwinnable: General Frederick C. Weyand." Leveraging his intelligence background to survey the environment and the state of the South Vietnamese government and people, General Frederick C. Weyand saw that the dominant U.S. military strategy of conventional war was not going to succeed. Instead, it was better to concentrate on winning over the peoples in the rural areas. This led to open disagreements with U.S. military leaders, especially General Westmoreland, but Weyand's subsequent actions arguably saved Saigon during the Tet Offensive. Lees meer
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THE DOD-CIA RELATIONSHIP: ARE WE MILITARIZING STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE?
9 juli 2019 · 18 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "The DOD-CIA Relationship: Are We Militarizing Strategic Intelligence?" David Oakley and Genevieve Lester discuss how two prominent actors in the intelligence community -- the Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency -- moved from an even-weighted partnership to a virtual supported-supporting relationship since the 1990s and the impacts on the intelligence community as a whole. What happens when the community shifts too much to focusing on actionable intelligence rather than greater understanding of the global security environment? Lees meer
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CLEARING THE BATTLEFIELD: WHY DE-MINING IS A POWERFUL U.S. CAPABILITY
26 juni 2019 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Clearing the Battlefield: Why De-Mining is a Powerful U.S. Capability," where Shawn Kadlec, Jared Harper, and Rick Coplen discuss the benefits and challenges of conducting humanitarian mine action ("de-mining") in foreign lands. Removing and disposing of landmines, ammunition stocks, and other remnants of war is high-risk and difficult, but can open the door to economic development and recovery from past conflicts. Lees meer
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STRATEGY AS PERFORMANCE: EDUCATING STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND ENDS, WAYS, & MEANS
24 juni 2019 · 27 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Strategy as Performance: Educating Student to go Beyond Ends, Ways, & Means." Celestino Perez and Jacqueline E. Whitt address shortcomings in teaching strategy in professional military education programs. Among the challenges are different ways that students typically address strategic problems and insufficient integration between scholarship and practice. What can PME institutions and instructors do? Lees meer
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WHY SENIOR LEADERS SHOULD NOT TAKE PERSONAL FINANCE FOR GRANTED
20 juni 2019 · 34 min
In "Why Senior Leaders Should Not Take Personal Finance for Granted," Jay Parker, Mark Henderson, and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the challenges senior leaders face in balancing their mission demands with their personal management requirements. Sustaining a strong financial portfolio of savings, investments, and insurance is both essential for retirement planning and one's personal readiness for satisfying the intense demands of running th e defense enterprise. But money matters can be too easily overlooked. What should leaders do and what tools are available? Lees meer