

Mark Safranski: the 21st-century way of war and the exhaustion of the American Empire
Dec 10, 2023
Mark Safranski, long-time military affairs commentator, discusses the transformation of war and diplomacy in the 21st century. They explore the theories of fourth and fifth-generation warfare and highlight the closing technological gap between the US and China. The podcast also delves into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the influence of foreign governments on American policies, and reflections on the state of the American military.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Drones in Warfare
05:18 • 19min
Discussing the Age Demographic and the Perceptions of the Late 1990s
23:48 • 2min
The Influence of Technology and the Decline of American Navy
25:35 • 16min
De-skilling, Reskilling, and the Threat of Surprise Attacks
41:39 • 4min
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
46:06 • 10min
The Influence of Foreign Governments on American Policies
55:54 • 19min
Substack's Limitations and Content Consumption Preferences
01:15:22 • 4min
Reflections on the state of the American military and ongoing conflicts
01:19:33 • 2min