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What Should We Make of the Protests in Iran?
Since the middle of September, when an Iranian woman died after being detained in Tehran for improperly wearing her headscarf, protests have gripped the...
Data and the Battlefield
This episode examines how special operations forces are integrating high-tech tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize their operations. Dr. Richard Shultz...
What Kind of Leader Will Al-Qaeda Choose Next?
The recent death of Ayman al-Zawahiri marks a rare inflection point for a terrorist organization that has had just two leaders in the more...
On the Streets: Irregular Warfare in an Urban World
How are demographic and economic shifts increasing the importance of urban centers around the globe? What does this mean for military forces? To what...
Just How Crowded Is The Space Domain?
As the US Space Force nears its third birthday, John Amble is joined by Dr. Moriba Jah on this episode to explore just how...
Why Cohesion Matters
The term "cohesion" features prominently in discussions of military effectiveness, especially at the small-unit level. We all know intuitively what it means, but understanding...