Modern War Institute

The Modern War Institute Podcast, produced with the generous support of the West Point Class of 1974, is the flagship podcast of the Modern War Institute at West Point, featuring discussions with guests including senior ...more

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July 05, 2018 00:41:10
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Ep. 55 – The Future Urban Battlefield, with Dr. Russell Glenn

In this episode of the Modern War Institute podcast, MWI editorial director John Amble speaks to Dr. Russell Glenn, a senior adviser for plans...

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June 19, 2018 00:25:51
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Ep. 54 – Blood, Treasure, and the Decision to Go to War

In this episode of the MWI Podcast, Jake Miraldi speaks to Cornell University associate professor and MWI adjunct scholar Dr. Sarah Kreps about her...

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June 07, 2018 00:33:12
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Ep. 53 – The Middle East, Russia, and Beyond: A Conversation with Ambassador Doug Lute

In this episode, MWI's Maj. Jake Miraldi speaks with Ambassador Doug Lute. A retired US Army lieutenant general, Lute held key posts in both...

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May 22, 2018 00:22:42
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Ep. 52 – Human 2.0, with Dr. Amy Kruse

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Amy Kruse, chief scientific officer at the Platypus Institute. She discusses "Human 2.0," a concept she describes...

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May 08, 2018 00:36:06
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Ep. 51 – The Future Autonomous War, with Paul Scharre

Paul Scharre is the author of Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War. In this episode, he talks about the state...

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April 24, 2018 00:26:37
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Ep. 50 – Preparing for the Future Operating Environment, with Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy

This episode features a conversation with Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy. He discusses everything from modernization and what that means for soldiers...

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