The Realignment 511 | Admiral James Stavridis: Pre-War America, the U.S. Navy, and How the Lessons of the 1930s Apply to Today
Oct 8, 2024
Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Allied Supreme Commander and author of The Restless Wave, returns to discuss the poignant parallels between America's challenges in the 1930s and today. He delves into the consequences of isolationism and the urgency for military innovation, emphasizing the Navy's evolving role. The conversation also touches on his shift from historical fiction to speculative narratives, and the transformation of World War II from history into influential myth. A fascinating exploration of how past lessons inform current geopolitical strategies!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating History: The Shift from Future to Past in Writing
01:50 • 2min
From Isolation to Conflict: The Road to Pearl Harbor
03:37 • 6min
Navigating Military Innovation and Identity
10:01 • 11min
Navigating Isolationism: Lessons from History
21:25 • 16min
The Transition of World War II from History to Myth
37:06 • 4min