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HOW A HOMING PIGEON SAVED THE LOST BATTALION OF WORLD WAR I (DUSTY SHELVES)
18 juni 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE continues its Dusty Shelves series with "How a Homing Pigeon Saved the Lost Battalion of World War I." Frank Blazich and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the means of communication available during World War I and why homing pigeons were so successful despite the emergence of new technologies such as the telephone. This was shown clearly in the case a carrier pigeon, who in October 2018 flew the message that stopped the friendly artillery barrage raining down on the Lost Battalion. Given the risks associated with modern information technologies, are there roles for non-tech means on the future battlefield? May we see pigeons once again used in war? Lees meer
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HOW CHANGE OF FLAG OFFICER COMMANDERS IMPACT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS
11 juni 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "How Changeover of Flag Officer Commanders Impacts Their Organizations." Command at the strategic level is challenging. Commanders are leading large organizations that are regionally (even globally) distributed, perform a widely diverse range of missions and tasks, or are overseeing the execution of military campaigns. They must address both short-term mission accomplishment and the long-term needs of their organizations, services, or the joint force. But the typical commander only serves for two to three years, not always sufficient time to shape the long-term future of their commands. Addressing how this routine changeover of leadership influences the organization, for good and bad, are two officers who have served in multiple four-star commands -- U.S. Army colonels Bob Bradford and Matt Coburn, both now serving as faculty instructors at the U.S. Army War College. A BETTER PEACE Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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ON HOLDING THE ENEMY ACCOUNTABLE: CUSTOMS OF RETALIATION IN THE CIVIL WAR
5 juni 2019 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "On Holding the Enemy Accountable: Customs of Retaliation from the Civil War." Lorien Foote and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss how civilized nations maintained discipline in their forces prior to the emergence of international laws and norms of warfare. During the Civil War period, the answer was the customary practice of retaliation, which provides wronged combatants the opportunity to redress unlawful conduct by an opponent. How and why did this work, and to what extent did this practice reinforce good order of discipline? Lees meer
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HOW DO ORGANIZATIONS CHANGE AFTER INCORPORATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
3 juni 2019 · 31 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "How do Organizations Change After Adopting AI?" A trio of U.S. Army War College students -- Tom Spahr, Chris Chase, and Andre Abadie -- visited businesses and other organizations from around the country to find out the impacts of incorporating AI into their practices. They discuss their findings and implications for organizations in the U.S. military planning to adopt the same technologies. A BETTER PEACE Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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GENDER INTEGRATION AND THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING A “FIRST”
29 mei 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Major General Jessica Wright, U.S. Army retired, who served over six years as The 50th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and subsequently as an Under Secretary in the Department of Defense. She relays her experiences as a female soldier at a time when traditional gender roles were still strong but there were opportunities to break barriers. What inspired her and who enabled her throughout her career? What insights can today's soldiers glean? Lees meer
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“FICINT”: ENVISIONING FUTURE WAR THROUGH FICTION & INTELLIGENCE(INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
22 mei 2019 · 21 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "FICINT: Envisioning Future War Through Fiction & Intelligence." August Cole demonstrates how fiction writing is a tool to better analyze and develop war scenarios from friendly, enemy, and neutral perspectives. Combining fiction writing with intelligence can help to raise self-awareness and challenge one's own assumptions while articulating complex concepts about future warfare using tried and true writing techniques that emphasis tension, conflict, and clarity. A BETTER PEACE Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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HOW COMPETITORS USE TECHNOLOGY TO SHAPE THE ENVIRONMENT (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
17 mei 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "How Competitors Use Technology to Shape the Indo-Pacific," Renee DiResta, Jonathan Reiber, and Jacqueline E. Whitt look at how technology is shaping societies and the environment. The Internet revolution is only 36 years old but has made an immeasurable impacts on both daily life and the balance of global power. The U.S.'s competitors are taking fullest advantage. How so, and what does this mean for the U.S.? Lees meer
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HYPERCOMPETITION AND TRANSIENT ADVANTAGE (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
14 mei 2019 · 30 min
This episode is another in a series of releases on the Emerging Environment in the Indo-Pacific Region, produced in collaboration with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Department of Social Sciences as part of the 2019 Senior Conference. Lees meer
Can the U.S. count on having a persistent competitive advantage in the Indo-Pacific region? Not likely, say today’s guests who were part of a major U.S. Army War College research project on Indo-Pacific Strategy. Rather than a persistent strategy, research participants Nate Freier of the Strategic Studies Institute and War College resident student Dana Tucker suggest that the intensity of competition means that any advantage will be temporary and transient. What does that mean for U.S. strategy in the region? And, what does it mean for a free and open Indo-Pacific region? WAR ROOM Social Media Editor Buck Haberichter moderates.
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SECURITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION: THE VIEW FROM TOKYO (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
10 mei 2019 · 27 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Security in the Indo-Pacific Region: The View from Tokyo," another in our series of releases on the region's Emerging Environment. In this episode, Jeffrey Hornung and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the Japanese perspective of regional security, the US-Japanese alliance, Japan's security relationships with other regional partners, and the top threats and challenges to Japanese security interests. Lees meer
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THE MEANING OF ‘PARTNERSHIP’ IN THE INDO-PACIFIC (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
7 mei 2019 · 29 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "The Meaning of 'Partnership' in the Indo-Pacific Region," the second in our series of releases on the region's Emerging Environment. In this episode, guests Tanvi Madan and Lindsey Ford sit down with Jacqueline E. Whitt to discuss why and how the U.S. works with its partners on issues from deterrence to proliferation to security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief is a critical element of strategy. But these alliances and partnerships require plenty of care and maintenance. Lees meer
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DEMOGRAPHICS, AGING, AND SECURITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)
3 mei 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Demographics, Aging, and Security in the Indo-Pacific Region," the first in a series of releases on the Emerging Environment in the Indo-Pacific Region, produced in collaboration with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Department of Social Sciences as part of the 2019 Senior Conference. This episode focuses on how demographic change relates to security in the region, but the conclusions might be counterintuitive or vary depending on the locations in question. What are the implications for U.S. interests? Lees meer
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AN UNBEATEN ROMAN GENERAL: SCIPIO AFRICANUS (GREAT CAPTAINS)
30 april 2019 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "An Unbeaten Roman General: Scipio Africanus," the sequel to a previous episode on the renowned Carthaginian general Hannibal. This episode gives the story of Hannibal's opponent in the Battle of Zama, Scipio Africanus, whose brilliant strategy and extraordinary leadership made him one of the greatest military commanders of his time. U.S. Army War College historian GK Cunningham tells the story with WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Andrew A. Hill. Lees meer
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THE EUROPEAN UNION LOOKS FORWARD II: DEVELOPING EU CAPABILITIES
26 april 2019 · 28 min
In "The European Union Looks Forward II: Developing EU Capabilities," A BETTER PEACE welcomes special guest Aili Ribulis from the European Union's delegation to the United States to discuss advances and initiatives that the EU is undertaking to modernize its capabilities. As Ms. Ribulis reports, several major initiatives are underway while many others are in the works, but there is much work left to be done. What are the challenges and their impact? U.S. Army War College Director of European Studies Darrell Driver moderates. Lees meer
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HOW TO TELL THE STORY OF A WAR: THE OIF STUDY
23 april 2019 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "How to Tell the Story of a War: The OIF Study," retelling the experiences of planning, researching, and ultimately writing the recently released 1300-page two-volume report discussing events and insights covering the period 2003-2011. A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt sits down with report co-editor Frank Sobchak and author Jim Powell to find out what it took to do the study and why it was done. The study is now available at the USAWC Publications website. Lees meer
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BEYOND TASK FORCE SMITH: ‘NATIONAL’ UNPREPAREDNESS FOR WAR IN KOREA
15 april 2019 · 23 min
In "Beyond Task Force Smith: 'National' Unpreparedness for War in Korea," Mike Lynch tells the rest of the story behind the initially unsuccessful U.S. intervention in Korea. More than a failure to have trained combat formations at the ready, Lynch shows how unprepared the nation was to man, equip, and sustain forces for combat in an unexpected theater. Does the U.S. face similar circumstances now, with a war-weary nation seeking peace dividends? What are the implications for the nation being prepared for the next fight? Lees meer
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FORECASTING THE 2019 SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTIONS
10 april 2019 · 19 min
In "Forecasting the South Africa Elections," Dan Hampton and Chris Wyatt review the political landscape since the parliamentary elections of eighteen months earlier. Trends toward up and coming political parties have stalled a bit while the more established African National Congress is rebranding itself. What do Dan and Chris think will happen in the elections and thereafter, and what might it mean for the U.S.? Lees meer
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TENSIONS AND PARADOXES FACING SENIOR LEADERS (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
2 april 2019 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith to the studio to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership and balancing continuity with the need for change. The British Army has a very long history, and General Carleton-Smith addresses the importance of remembering and maintaining that history, especially today with emerging views that robust land-based forces and capabilities are no longer relevant or necessary. Decision making at the strategic level, therefore, balances the past, present, and future of the force while synthesizing military conceptions of risk, success, and failure with those of the political leaders. A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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TRANSATLANTIC TRADE: MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
26 maart 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Transatlantic Trade: More Important than Ever" which examines the current state of trade between the U.S. and Europe. Johan Eliasson and Darrell Driver show that transatlantic trade remains many times greater and much more important politically than trade between the U.S. and China. However, as relations between the U.S. and Europe become more complex, sustaining trade may become more difficult. Lees meer
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RUSSIA’S VIEW OF THE WEST: IT’S COMPLICATED
22 maart 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Russian View of the West: It's Complicated," a conversation between Ambassador John Tefft, US Ambassador to Russia from 2014-2017 and U.S. Army War College Director of Eurasian Studies Bob Hamilton. Having served in Moscow following Russia's annexation of Crimea, AMB Tefft provides background and insights into Russia's strategic interests and challenges. Although many are looking to Russia through an adversarial lens, AMB Tefft offers some contrarian views based on his experience and observations. Lees meer
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RELIVING THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH BATTLEFIELD STAFF RIDES
19 maart 2019 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Reliving the Civil War Through Battlefield Staff Rides," Christian Keller and Jacqueline E. Whitt They also discuss the best way to approach visiting a Civil War battlefield to get the most out of the experience -- preparing for the visit through reading and study; walking the ground; and post-visit reflection Lees meer
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REMOTE WARFARE & RISKS OF RELYING ON LOCAL FORCES
13 maart 2019 · 35 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Remote Warfare: Is Relying on Local Forces a Good Long-Term Option?" Special guest Emily Knowles of the Oxford Research Group's Remote Warfare Program and A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt explore the implications of NATO's on-going shift from traditional large-scale conventional operations toward smaller-scale unconventional operations ("remote warfare") involving local militias or groups. Are the beliefs that remote warfare is a cleaner or cheaper form of warfare true or mere myth? What are the other effects? Lees meer
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RUSSIA, GREAT POWER COMPETITION, & POLITICS OF HYBRID WAR
5 maart 2019 · 31 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Russia, Great Power Competition, & Politics of Hybrid War" where Mitchell Orenstein and Darrell Driver discuss the history of great power dynamics and interests in Europe before the European Union. How does the current European structure disadvantage Russia? Therefore, what is Russia's alternative vision and how do her current actions and policies enable that vision? Lees meer
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BEYOND THUCYDIDES: HERODOTUS, XENOPHON & UNDERSTANDING WAR (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
27 februari 2019 · 24 min
What if we spent one day on Herodotus, one day on Thucydides, and one day on Xenophon [at the War College]?
Students with a basic foundation of ancient military history are likely to know about Thucydides and his accounts of the Peloponnesian War from both strategic and operational perspectives. But it would be an oversight to stop there, as there were other important war historians in antiquity. This episode in A BETTER PEACE's Great Strategists series explores two of them -- Herodotus, who wrote about the rise of the Persian Empire, and Xenophon, who fought in Cyrus the Younger's latter campaign to capture the Persian throne. Herodotus became known as the Father of History but according to our guest speaker Rob Farley, his methods would likely not pass muster in contemporary historian circles. Yet over the centuries that followed, his insights on how Xerxes the Great built his Army were significant and relevant to military leaders. Xenophon, as mercenary and soldier, provided rich details into the battles he fought and the manners in which ancient militaries were led and managed. Together with Thucydides, these writers and thinkers provide a great canon to understand the ancient ways of war. A BETTER PEACE editor Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meerRob Farley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Kentucky and Visiting Professor at the U.S. Army War College. Jacqueline E. Whitt is Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Army War College and the Editor of A BETTER PEACE. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense.
Image: Xenophon and the Ten Thousand coming in sight of the sea (published 1881 in the Illustrated History of the World, public domain)
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KNOW THY ENEMY: OSAMA BIN LADEN & RISE OF THE NON-STATE ACTOR (GREAT CAPTAINS)
22 februari 2019 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Know thy Enemy: Osama bin Laden & the Rise of the Non-State Actor," the latest in our Great Captains series in which we present the story of a contemporary villain whose actions have had a lasting impact on the character of war. Bin Laden's actions, beginning at Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, would eventually contribute to the prominence of non-state actors on the global stage. What can we learn from this story? Lees meer
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GEORGE C. MARSHALL & LEADING THE NATIONAL WAR EFFORT (GREAT CAPTAINS)
19 februari 2019 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE presents the next episode in the Great Captains series, welcoming Dr. Bill Johnsen to the studio to tell the story of Chief of Staff of the Army George C. Marshall Jr. Undeniably, Marshall was a tremendous strategic leader who presided over the U.S.'s national war effort in World War II, while his professional character and willingness to speak truth to power are legendary. But is this enough to warrant the title of 'great captain'? Listen in to find out. Lees meer
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THE COMPLEX POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN NIGERIA
14 februari 2019 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE welcomes Ambassador John Campbell to the studio to discuss the upcoming Nigerian elections and describe the very complex political and social landscape in Nigeria. Contrary to the mythical 'north-south' divide, Nigeria comprises about 350 different ethnic groups and languages such that being Muslim or Christian is just one differentiating factor. With 20,000 candidates vying for political office on the 16th of February, this weekend could signal a significant change in direction for the country. Lees meer
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WHY DOES THE MEDIA COVER STORIES IN SOME COUNTRIES … BUT NOT OTHERS?
12 februari 2019 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Why Does the Media Cover Stories from Some Countries ... and not Others?" about how the location of a news event affects its newsworthiness, and therefore if and how long the event is covered. Explaining why is this so and the implications on strategists and the public are U.S. Army War College post-doctoral fellow Amanda Cronkhite and A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt. Lees meer
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CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS & THE DANGERS OF BEING A HIGHLY TRUSTED INSTITUTION
8 februari 2019 · 31 min
In "Civil-Military Relations & the Dangers of Being a Highly Trusted Institution," Marybeth Ulrich and Jacqueline E. Whitt place society's present-day respect for its military in context. The U.S. Constitution was constructed on principles of checks and balances and key civil-military norms have come about as a result. What are the risks when the military's high esteem is out of balance with other government institutions? Lees meer
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & NATIONAL SECURITY
5 februari 2019 · 24 min
In "Intellectual Property Rights & National Security," Rob Farley and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the legal and normative frameworks to manage and protect a nation's intellectual property (IP). In today's competitive environment, IP that a military leverages is critical for sustaining competitive advantage, but there are significant challenges from competing commercial interests to adversaries who take different approaches to IP rights. What's the impact on national security? Lees meer
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REFLECTIONS ON THE HUE CITY MASSACRE
31 januari 2019 · 34 min
On the Anniversary of the start of the Tet Offensive of 1968, A BETTER PEACE welcomes retired U.S. Ambassador Jim Bullington to provide his "Reflections on the Huế City Massacre" of 1968. Bullington tells his own story, and that of his wife, Tuy Cam, and also explores that consequences of the battle, occupation, and mass violence. How did Americans and their South Vietnamese allies respond to the Battle of Hue and how did the Tet Offensive affect the conduct of the war? Lees meer
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ROLES (AND PERILS) OF BEING A WATCHDOG: THE PRESS AND GOVERNMENT
29 januari 2019 · 28 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Roles (and Perils) of Being a Watchdog: The Press and Government" about the natural tensions between government and the media. While a free and independent media is a hallmark of freedom and provides an important check against government power, tensions can manifest in intimidation and violence against members of the press. U.S. Army War College post-doctoral fellow Amanda Cronkhite discusses the implications of these tension with A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt. Lees meer
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THE PARTNERSHIP OF ROBERT E. LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON (GREAT CAPTAINS)
25 januari 2019 · 26 min
A BETTER PEACE continues its Great Captains series with a look at the strategic team of Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Lee was a great strategic thinker at all levels of war; Jackson proved to be an exceptional field commander and strategic advisor to Lee. Each independently earned consideration of the title of Great Captain, their symbiotic relationship proved very powerful until Jackson's death. Presenting this story is U.S. Army War College Professor of History Christian Keller, moderated by A BETTER PEACE Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt. Lees meer
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JOHN WARDEN AND THE ENEMY AS A SYSTEM (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
23 januari 2019 · 20 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "John Warden and an Enemy as a System," as Clay Chun and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss airpower theorist John Warden III and his approaches to modeling an enemy force. The five rings represented classes of targets and their relationship to each other, such that striking targets closer to the model's center would lead to greater effects. What are the uses and implications of applying this theory? Lees meer
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LEADING AND MANAGING CHANGE: MORE THAN JUST A PROCESS
18 januari 2019 · 33 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "Leading and Managing Change: More than Just a Process," where War College professors Tom Galvin and Buck Haberichter discuss challenges and concepts of change in military organizations that go beyond what is addressed in the popular change management literature. Why is change hard in the military, and what are tools and concepts that leaders can use to enhance their chances of success? Lees meer
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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH FORCE AFTER YOU WIN?
15 januari 2019 · 23 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "What do you do with Force After You Win?" Wayne Lee, the Doud Distinguished Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt, U.S. Army War College Professor of Strategy discuss how the transition from conflict to post-conflict depends greatly on the cultures of the combatants involved. Expectations of both conquerors and conquered have evolved from pre-industrial times to present, shaping the ends of warfare. Therefore, what are the proper post-conflict roles of militaries? Lees meer
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A ‘BIG DATA’ APPROACH TO WINNING THE ASYMMETRIC FIGHT
11 januari 2019 · 34 min
In "A 'Big Data' Approach to Winning the Asymmetric Fight," A BETTER PEACE welcomes Jacob Shapiro from Princeton U. to discuss a challenge to conventional wisdom in conflict -- that the combatant bringing greater power, applying it intelligently, and controlling the most territory are more likely to achieve their political outcomes. Asymmetric warfare emphasizes winning at local levels. How can strategic leaders roll up hundreds or thousands of local level successes and convert it into political success? WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Andrew A. Hill moderates. Lees meer
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JOHN BOYD AND THE “OODA” LOOP (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
8 januari 2019 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE presents "John Boyd and the 'OODA' Loop," as Clay Chun and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss airpower theorist John Boyd and his efforts to reduce uncertainty on the battlefield. His Observe-Orient-Decide-Act loop originated as a tactical approach to engagement but evolved to a more strategic application of organizational learning. To what extent does the theory explain contemporary conflict? Lees meer
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DOCUMENTS CAN LIE, TOO: THE "LESSONS" OF HISTORY (PART 3)
7 december 2018 · 18 min
A BETTER PEACE presents the conclusion of its podcast series on "The 'Lessons' of History." In part 3, "Documents Can Lie, Too," Con Crane, Jacqueline E. Whitt, and Andrew A. Hill talk about the importance of critical thinking for developing a historical mindset. From the subjectivity of first-person accounts to the modern phenomenon of so-called "fake news," what is presented as definitive history is almost assuredly not. How can a historical mindset help individuals sort out what information is valid or not? Lees meer
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JUDGES, NOT LAWYERS: THE "LESSONS" OF HISTORY (PART 2)
4 december 2018 · 23 min
A BETTER PEACE presents Part 2 of our roundtable, "The 'Lessons' of History." In this segment, "Judges, Not Lawyers," Con Crane, Jacqueline E. Whitt, and Andrew A. Hill talk about the roles of military historians in professional military education and the practice uses of military history in general. To what extent has the field of military history become insular, or yielded in practical use for political science? Lees meer
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“HISTORY TEACHES US” NOTHING: THE “LESSONS” OF HISTORY (PART 1)
29 november 2018 · 24 min
A BETTER PEACE present a three-part roundtable, The "Lessons" of History with U.S. Army War College professors Con Crane, Jacqueline E. Whitt, and Andrew A. Hill. In this opening segment, "'History Teaches Us' Nothing," they raise questions about present-day uses and abuses of history. Misconceptions about the purpose, processes, and even the very meaning of the word history abound. The roles and activities of historians are similarly misunderstood. What does this mean for senior leaders? Lees meer
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DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION: WHAT SENIOR LEADERS CAN DO TO IMPROVE FOCUS
14 november 2018 · 32 min
A BETTER PEACE presents another release in the areas of leadership and self-awareness. In "Driven to Distraction: What Senior Leaders can do to Improve Focus," Amishi Jha and Buck Haberichter explore mindfulness training and its potential benefits for senior leaders. A recognized barrier to individual performance is a natural limitation of one's ability to focus on the situation at hand. Modern mindfulness training integrates ancient contemplative practices with today's psychology and neuroscience. This podcast explores how it works. Lees meer
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LEADING AND WINNING IN GREAT POWER COMPETITION (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
13 november 2018 · 30 min
A BETTER PEACE -- The WAR ROOM Podcast welcomes Admiral John Richardson, the 31st Chief of Naval Operations, to present his perspectives on strategic leadership. Admiral Richardson's talk focuses on the qualities necessary to lead in an environment of growing great power competition -- integrity, toughness, accountability, and initiative. How should leader develop these qualities, and what are the roles of military institutions to foster them? Lees meer
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WHY WITHDRAW FROM THE INTERMEDIATE-RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY?
7 november 2018 · 22 min
A BETTER PEACE explores the history of the INF and the controversies and implications of withdrawing from it in a two-part podcast series. Rob Farley and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the implications of the US planned withdrawal on both parties and other world powers. What does this withdrawal mean for other bi-lateral or multi-lateral treaties, or arms control in general? Lees meer
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LOOKING BACK AT THE INTERMEDIATE-RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
6 november 2018 · 25 min
A BETTER PEACE explores the history of the INF and the controversies and implications of withdrawing from it in a two-part podcast series. Grace Stettenbauer and Jacqueline E. Whitt discuss the history and structure of this treaty that President Trump had announced that the US would withdraw from. What was the INF about and what did or did it not accomplish? Lees meer
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AMERICA IN VIETNAM: WHEN THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST GO WRONG
2 november 2018 · 38 min
In "America in Vietnam: When the Best and Brightest Go Wrong," Historian Brian VanDeMark talks about his new book, "ROAD TO DISASTER: A NEW HISTORY OF AMERICA'S DESCENT INTO VIETNAM.." How do advances in cognitive psychology help explain how intelligent, well-intentioned leaders led America into the tragedy of Vietnam? What lessons does this hold for our own era? WAR ROOM Editor-in-Chief Andrew Hill moderates. Lees meer
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LEARNING ABOUT LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE CLASSICS (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
30 oktober 2018 · 30 min
In "Learning About Leadership Through the Classics," WAR ROOM welcomes Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership. In this interview, he shows how studying history--people and texts--helps better understand today's national security issues. WAR ROOM Podcast Editor Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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MILITARY MIGHT AND THE DEFENSE MARKETPLACE
26 oktober 2018 · 33 min
The joint force has long depended on the private sector to provide necessary goods and services to support and sustain the warfight. This has been true since the days of the American Revolution, but reliance on contracted support has steadily increased over time. Business interests, emergence of dual-use technologies and commodities (e.g., tents), and political pressures have shaped this relationship. Has the promise been realized of cost savings due to contracting under conditions of private sector competition? Or, has the dependence on the private sector caused overall costs to increase? Addressing these and other questions are Dr. Jennifer Mittelstadt of Rutgers University and former U.S. Army War College faculty member, and Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt, Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Army War College. Lees meer
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TRIALS AND ERRORS IN INTEGRATING FEMALE SOLDIERS
23 oktober 2018 · 25 min
What were the historical challenges of integrating women into the armed forces and what lessons do they provide for gender integration efforts now?
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WHAT IT TAKES FOR COLONELS TO BE SUCCESSFUL (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
19 oktober 2018 · 25 min
WAR ROOM welcomes Lieutenant General Wayne Eyre of the Canadian Armed Forces to the studio to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership. He focuses most of his comments toward colonels entering the strategic level and the need for them to show self-awareness, develop their character, be lifelong learners, and lead teams. An excellent presentation for mid-grade officers to learn what it takes to make it as a senior leader. WAR ROOM podcast editor Jacqueline E. Whitt moderates. Lees meer
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FOREIGN FIGHTERS ARE NOT FOREIGN TO INSURGENCIES
16 oktober 2018 · 29 min
In "Foreign Fighters are not Foreign to Insurgencies," David Malet and Jacqueline E. Whitt describe what foreign fighters are, why individuals may want to become them, and how foreign fighters affect the overall outcomes. David and Jacqueline also cover the long history of foreign fighters' involvement in insurgencies over the past two hundred years, which highlights both the risks and rewards of employing them. Lees meer