We often suppose that wars are fought over things like resources, border disputes, and ideologies. My guest calls this "the spreadsheet approach to war" and argues that, in reality, such factors only come in as justifications for the much deeper drives at play.
Mike Martin is a Senior Visiting Fellow in the Department of War Studies, King's College London a ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
May 2024
Donald Stoker, "Why America Loses Wars: Limited War and US Strategy from the Korean War to the Present" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
In this provocative challenge to United States policy and strategy, former Professor of Strategy & Policy at the US Naval War College, and author or editor of eleven books, Dr. Donald Stoker argues that America endures endless wars because its leaders no longer know how to think ... Show More
46m 15s
Aug 2021
33 Strategies Of War (Part 1)
Success and failures in life are often determined by our ability to manage conflicts. When conflict arises, what is your response? If we aren’t dealing with conflict rationally, it could very well make the situation worse. When you are forced to fight, you can aim for the ‘Strate ... Show More
49m 26s