A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Latest Episodes
FEAR, FERVOR, AND FALSEHOODS: INSIGHTS ON THE IRAQ INVASION (PART 1)
Melvyn Leffler joins Carrie Lee w/ a fresh perspective on the Iraq War, arguing the Bush admin wasn't set on invasion from day one.
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF HOMELAND DEFENSE
80 years ago Japan launched bomb-carrying balloons toward the U.S. What implications does the historic event hold for #homelanddefense today?
NORMS, POLITICIZATION, AND THE MILITARY PROFESSION
Attempts to #politicize the military for political gain are a threat to #democracy. Risa Brooks discusses the importance of military education in upholding democratic values
THE SPY AND THE STATE: THE PARADOX OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE
Is the US intelligence community too big? How did we get 18 different agencies? Is it time for reform?
COUPS & CONSEQUENCES: CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN CRISIS
Military coups d'etat are on the rise in Africa. What does this mean for U.S. foreign policy?
RETENTION THROUGH INNOVATION: THE BLENDED EDUCATION PROGRAM
The new Blended Education Program (BEP) at the U.S. Army War College tackles senior officer #retention issues by combining the best of residential & #distancelearning
REPUTATION AND RELIABILITY: MILITARY VETS IN POLITICS
The book "Reputation for Resolve" explores if military experience & training translates to success or authority in politics & more.
AN EVENING WITH FORMER USAREUR COMMANDING GENERAL BEN HODGES
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
MEN OF LEGEND: THE LEGACY OF MONTFORD POINT (CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS)
New academic year, new voices at the USAWC. Carrie Lee & Cameron McCoy discuss McCoy's book "Contested Valor," exploring the legacy of black Marines & race in the military
THE SCHOLAR AND THE STRATEGIST: SIR HEW STRACHAN (ON WRITING)
Sir Hew Strachan was gracious enough to sit down with Michael Neiberg during his most recent visit to the U.S. Army War College.