
The #BruteCast
The #BruteCast is a lecture and discussion series hosted by the Krulak Center at Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The #BruteCast connects the worlds of the warfighter and professional military education (PME) with the best in innovative and creative thought.
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2024 • 56min
Navigating Complexity, Ep 8: US and USMC Support to UN Peacekeeping with Col Michael Aldridge
Our host this week is Dr. Amin Tarzi, the director for Middle East Studies at Marine Corps University. His guest is Colonel Michael Aldridge, USMCR who was a Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Jerusalem, Israel on Oct 7, 2023. He talks about the US Support and Marine Corps support to United Nations Peacekeeping.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.
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Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)
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Jun 10, 2024 • 60min
#BruteCast S07 E22 - Chechnya's Troubles with Putin's Russia w/ Dr. Marat Iliyasov
This is the first episode in a series that will look at a wide range of topics pertaining to Russia. Our host is Dr. Victoria Clement and she talks with Dr. Marat Iliyasov, a Chechen scholar. Their main topic of discussion is Chechnya's troubles with Putin's Russia.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.
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May 29, 2024 • 54min
Navigating Complexity, Ep 7: Iran after Raisi w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
In this episode, Dr. Tarzi is back and discusses the affects on Iran of the death of Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, former foreign minister of Iran after a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement?
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May 13, 2024 • 56min
#BruteCast S07 E21 - Theory of Irregular War w/ MSgt Jonathan Hackett
This week we're joined by MSgt Jonathan Hackett to talk about some of the topics he writes about in his new book 'Theory of Irregular War' published this year.
You can find the book from the publisher here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theory-of-irregular-war/
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.
Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAIppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Apr 29, 2024 • 51min
#BruteCast S07 E20 - Irregular Warfare and EABO with Preston McLaughlin
Krulak Center Non Resident Fellow Preston McLaughlin is back in this episode to talk about Irregular Warfare and EABO.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.
Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAIppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Apr 1, 2024 • 53min
#BruteCast S07 E19 - 2024 Russian Elections w/ Dr. Victoria Clement
Dr. Clement is back on the BruteCast in this episode to discuss the recent Russian Elections held in March 2024.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 54min
#BruteCast S07 E18 - Partnerships: Sweden
Exactly a week after the Kingdom of Sweden officially joined NATO, the Krulak Center was happy to host two students from the Swedish Defence University. We took the opportunity to sit down with them and learn a little bit more about the Swedish Military.
You can find links to the videos shown below:
Chief of Defence, General Micael Bydén, on Sweden's accession to NATO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNpp2ytbp54
US and Swedish marines train together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1VDNlpEO4
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 57min
#BruteCast S07 E17 - The Financing of Terrorism w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon
We're joined by Dr. Christopher Harmon this week as he discusses some of the ways that terrorist organizations obtain funding. He then discusses some ways that states can combat these methods.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 59min
#BruteCast S07 E16 - The Self-Education of a Warrior-Statesman w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon
The process of life long learning is important to Marines, regardless of rank. In this episode we talk with Dr. Christopher Harmon, a distinguished fellow with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare. Our topic of discussion is Winston Churchill and his propensity for self-learning in his younger years leading up to WWII.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 6min
Navigating Complexity, Ep 6: The Houthis w/ Dr. Christopher Anzalone
In this episode of Navigating Complexity we're joined by Dr. Christopher Anzalone, the other half of the Middle East Studies here at Marine Corps University. With the recent activity in the middle east we've expanded our look beyond Israel and Gaza. Dr. Anzalone discusses the Houthis.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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