Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKings, Usurpers, and Shadow Wars: Lessons on Irregular Warfare from Shakespeare
Episode 77
In this episode, we explore how Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Julius Caesar, Richard III, and Coriolanus offer surprising insights into the psychology and …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Proxy Armies and Principal–Agent Problems: A Review of Militias in Eastern Ukraine
Episode 76
In this episode, we explore Martin Laryš’ Rebel Militias in Eastern Ukraine: From Leaderless Rebellion to Proxy Army. The discussion unpacks how Russ…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Policing the Pacific: How China Expands Influence Where the US Looks for Allies
Episode 75
This episode explores how China expands its influence across the Pacific Islands through policing partnerships rather than military force. We examine…
9 months ago
Interwar Adaptations: Leveraging Partner Experiences for Future Conflicts
Episode 74
The War in Ukraine has transformed how nations fight. This episode explores how the U.S. can apply those lessons through the Military Personnel Excha…
9 months ago
Failure Bias in Air Advisory Missions
Episode 72
In this episode, we explore how “failure bias” has influenced U.S. Air Force decisions for decades, leading to the neglect of successful air advisory…
9 months, 1 week ago
Hezbollah’s Information Warfare in the Post-October 7 Era
Episode 73
This episode explores Hezbollah’s evolving information warfare strategy in the wake of October 7. Drawing on interviews with cyber operatives and exp…
9 months, 1 week ago
Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door
Episode 71
This episode explores Israel’s irregular warfare paradox—how its precise operations in Iran contrast sharply with its brutal campaign in Gaza. Throug…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Imposing Costs in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Operation Spider Web
Episode 70
This episode examines Operation Spider Web, Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bases, and the lessons it offers for imposing strategic costs on China …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Maximizing The Indigenous Approach: Using Secondment to Enable Our Partners and Constrain Our Adversaries
Episode 67
This episode explores how the indigenous approach in Special Operations Forces can be maximized through secondment. Learn how embedding SOF with Indo…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Applying the Alaska Territorial Guard Concept to Modern Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare
Episode 69
In this episode, we explore Patrick Latham’s award-winning analysis on applying the Alaska Territorial Guard concept to Indo-Pacific irregular warfar…
9 months, 3 weeks ago