David E. Johnson, a principal researcher at RAND and retired Army colonel, joins military historian Luke O’Brien and Stephen Pomper, a policy expert from the International Crisis Group, for a deep dive into U.S. landmine policy changes. They discuss the shift under the Trump administration and its implications for international norms and humanitarian concerns. The conversation critiques the effectiveness and safety of landmines, examines ethical dilemmas in modern warfare, and weighs military utility against civilian safety challenges.
