A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast

A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast


Latest Episodes

FEAR, FERVOR, AND FALSEHOODS: INSIGHTS ON THE IRAQ INVASION (PART 1)
November 19, 2024

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
November 05, 2024

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
October 29, 2024

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
October 22, 2024

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
October 08, 2024

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
October 01, 2024

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
September 24, 2024

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
September 20, 2024

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)
September 17, 2024

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)
September 10, 2024

Sir Hew Strachan was gracious enough to sit down with Michael Neiberg during his most recent visit to the U.S. Army War College.