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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 9 days 10 hours 17 minutes
episode 152: THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF WAR -- THUCYDIDES (GREAT STRATEGISTS)
Why is Thucydides such an important figure in understanding the nature and character of war, and how it impacts societies and political structures?
episode 151: FINDING "WOW" MOMENTS (AND OTHER WRITING TIPS FOR SENIOR LEADERS) (ON WRITING)
How does one develop a good thesis, or a hook in an introduction, or leave a lasting impression on a reader? Two scholars give their tips on writing.
episode 150: WORLD WAR I WAS ALSO FOUGHT IN AFRICA!
World War I was indeed a "world" war. An often overlooked theater was Africa, where colonial armies fought each other on behalf of their Empires
episode 149: A CAREER FULL OF 'ZIGS' AND 'ZAGS' -- MAJOR GENERAL TAMMY SMITH (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
Tells the story of a reserve major general whose career has followed many different directions, requiring self-awareness and a good self-development plan
episode 148: "GIRLS NEXT DOOR" -- WOMEN AS EMOTIONAL LABORERS ON THE FRONT LINES
Discusses the history behind the employment of women as morale support to the (primarily male) troops on the front lines during various wars in the 20th century
episode 147: THE ARMED FORCES OF LIBERIA TODAY
Explores development of the Armed Forces of Liberia after the 2003 Civil War plus insights for security capacity building elsewhere
episode 146: WHY WAR COLLEGES? -- A SPECIAL RE-RELEASE
As a tribute to our departing first Editor-in-Chief, we are re-releasing a podcast with him and a former US Army War College Commandant on the responsibilities of War Colleges.
episode 145: WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR ONE TO SUCCEED IN A MULTINATIONAL ASSIGNMENT?
Reports the results of a study into factors that contribute to success in multinational assignments and overcome cultural and political differences
episode 144: WHAT SHOULD A U.S. SPACE FORCE LOOK LIKE?
The space domain is becoming increasingly contested. What would the roles, missions, capabilities, and rules of engagement be for any potential space force?
episode 143: THE CHALLENGES OF KEEPING SPACE SECURE (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)
Why is the space domain so important to the U.S., and what must strategic leaders do to keep it safe for use and protected from adversary exploitation?