

High Command with Retired General Frank McKenzie
8 snips Jun 19, 2024
Retired General Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command and author of "The Melting Point," shares gripping insights from his 42 years in the military. He discusses the complexities of military leadership, including the balance of civilian oversight during critical operations. McKenzie reflects on the implications of Qasem Soleimani's assassination and the future of U.S.-Iran relations. He also dives into the significance of a potential Saudi-US deal, the evolving cyber threat landscape, and the strategic challenges posed by global powers like China and Russia.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Military Leadership and Historical Insights
01:34 • 2min
Civilian Control and Military Decision-Making
03:32 • 19min
Leadership Lessons from Military History
22:36 • 10min
Geopolitics of the Saudi-US Deal
32:19 • 6min
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape
38:12 • 2min