Sir Lawrence Freedman, an authority on military strategy and author of "Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine," speaks alongside Mark Galeotti, a modern Russia expert. They discuss the intertwining of military leadership and civilian priorities in conflicts from the Cuban Missile Crisis to Ukraine. The conversation reveals the evolution of warfare amid technological advancements and emphasizes the importance of strategy in governance. They shed light on the challenges of negotiation and the complex dynamics of modern military engagements.
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Politics in Military Operations
Analyses of military operations often overlook political factors' influence.
Politics significantly shapes military decisions, requiring civilian understanding.
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Political Elites and Military Understanding
Modern political elites often lack military experience, impacting their understanding of warfare.
This gap can create tension between political goals and military realities.
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Falklands War: Civilian vs. Military Understanding
During the Falklands War, Margaret Thatcher's civilian cabinet grasped war's realities better than Argentina's military junta.
This stemmed from UK deference to experienced military advisors and Argentina's internal power struggles.
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Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine
Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine
Sir Lawrence Freedman
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Sir Lawrence Freedman is Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King's College London and the UK’s leading expert on military strategy. His expertise has made him the go-to voice for clear-sighted analysis of the war in Ukraine since Vladimir Putin first invaded in early 2022. In this episode he joins Mark Galeotti, an expert on modern Russia and honorary professor at UCL SSEES, to look back at a range of conflicts, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to Russia’s wars in Chechnya plus its current one in Ukraine, and to discuss the tension that exists between military decision-making and civilian priorities. Sir Lawrence Freedman's book, Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine, is available now.
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