The Collapse of the Continuum of Conflict

April 04, 2025 00:50:01
The Collapse of the Continuum of Conflict
Modern War Institute
The Collapse of the Continuum of Conflict

Apr 04 2025 | 00:50:01

/

Show Notes

National security professionals often conceptualize a continuum of conflict as a framework to understand the wide variety of ways in which conflict can manifest itself. It extends from relative peace on one end, terrorism and low-intensity conflict, up through large-scale combat, all the way to strategic rivalry in which nuclear weapons even come into the picture. But what if that cognitive framework no long holds? In a recent article published by Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mara Karlin explored that question. A professor of practice at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and a former assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans, and capabilities, she shares insights gleaned from ongoing wars, from Ukraine to the Middle East, and argues that warfare is increasingly defined by a mix of characteristics from across the continuum of conflict.

 

The MWI Podcast is produced with the generous support of the West Point Class of 1974.

Other Episodes

Episode

August 02, 2017 01:01:57
Episode Cover

Ep. 31 – Neuroscience and the Weapons of War, with Dr. James Giordano

In this episode of the Modern War Institute podcast, MWI editorial director John Amble speaks to Dr. James Giordano, the Chief of the Neuroethics...

Listen

Episode

December 20, 2017 00:27:31
Episode Cover

Ep. 41 – "Are We Destined for War with China?" – Dr. Graham Allison

In this episode, MWI's Capt. Jake Miraldi speaks to Dr. Graham Allison, author of the book "Destined for War: Can America and China Escape...

Listen

Episode

May 15, 2019 00:36:46
Episode Cover

Ep. 77 – Can Defense Problems be "Hacked"?

In this episode, we talk to retired Army Col. Peter Newell about Hacking 4 Defense, a program that leverages the unique qualities of universities...

Listen