A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast

A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast


Latest Episodes

AT THE CENTER OF THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE: THE LIBRARY PT 2
February 06, 2024

The move is complete, the boxes unpacked & the books are on the shelves & it's time to talk about all of the great features of the Root Hall #library or Knowledge Commons.

CIV-MIL RELATIONS ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
February 02, 2024

It's time for another episode in our special series supporting the U.S. Army War CollegesCivil-Military Relations Center. This time, the conversation shifts beyond the borders of the United States a

OFFICERS AND GENTLEWOMEN
January 30, 2024

We've got Kara Dixon Vuic back in the studio & as per usual it's a fascinating conversation w/ Ron Granieri about sex, gender, the military & society.

CIVILIAN CONTROL OF THE MILITARY: A CRUMBLING FOUNDATION?
January 26, 2024

In recent years the U.S. military has had greater influence in the #nationalpolicy making process. What is the impact on civilian control of the military?

WAR FIGHTING, WAR THINKING
January 23, 2024

Who says there is no war in the War College? The new China Integrated Course at the U.S. Army War College addresses #China and #csapriorities #warfighting

FOREIGN POLICY VERSUS PUBLIC OPINION
January 19, 2024

Pt 5 of our #civmilrelations series looks at the effect of #publicopinion on US #policymaking & the military. How much does political ldrshp worry about what the populace thinks?

A CONSENSUAL HALLUCINATION: THE U.S. DOLLAR'S WORLD ROLE
January 09, 2024

Is the #USdollar in trouble? Is the Chinese #renminbi poised to be the next reserve currency? Here's why it's not going to happen & why the American buck is here for a while

THE DRAFT'S END AND THE TOTAL VOLUNTEER FORCE'S BEGINNING
January 05, 2024

The #allvolunteerforce & the #totalforce policy both began in '73. And the impact was significant throughout both the military & civilian community it served. Pt 4 of #CMRC series

SEARCHING FOR PEACE IN TIMBUKTU: THE UN MISSION IN MALI PT 2
December 19, 2023

The #UN msn in #Mali began in 2013 & as of Jun 2023 it has ended. Joe Ruzicka was there & he explains why the msn ended Pt 2 of 2

OVERSIGHT, AUTHORITIES AND CONFIRMATIONS:CONGRESS AND THE MILITARY
December 15, 2023

Relationships are hard. They take work. There's a give & take that has to happen for them to succeed. Here's a look at the complicated relationship that is Congress & the DoD