Ep. 46 – What is Virtual War?

February 28, 2018 00:34:09
Ep. 46 – What is Virtual War?
Modern War Institute
Ep. 46 – What is Virtual War?

Feb 28 2018 | 00:34:09

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Show Notes

In this episode, retired US Army Col. Steve Banach talks about "virtual war," which he argues is transforming the way conflict plays out. He discusses the hallmarks of the concept, and explains why it requires us to fundamentally rethink the mental models we use to understand war.

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