Modern War Institute
Modern War Institute at West Point
The Modern War Institute Podcast, produced with the generous support of the West Point Class of 1974, is the flagship podcast of the Modern War Institute at West Point. It features discussions with guests including senior military leaders, scholars, and others on the most important issues related to modern military conflict.
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Feb 14, 2017 • 31min
Ep. 21 – "Tunnel Warfare, Robots, and the Future Battlefield" with IDF Brig. Gen. Nechemya Sokal
Brig. Gen. Nechemya Sokal, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces’ Technology and Logistics Branch, discusses battlefield challenges the IDF has confronted, the solutions put in place, and how those solutions came to fruition. We talk tunnel warfare, autonomous systems, and the future of war.
Jan 25, 2017 • 18min
Ep. 20 - "Championing Creativity" with Max Brooks
Max Brooks talks about how creativity can only succeed if someone takes up and works for new ideas. From Army doctrine to weapons development to organizational management, championing creativity has to happen to allow new ideas to grow and spread. We talk how that applies to the Army today and to the future of war.
Jan 11, 2017 • 41min
Ep. 19 - "Leadership on Your Worst Day" with MoH Recipient SSG Sal Giunta
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. (Ret) Sal Giunta discusses his actions in the Korengal Valley in 2007, how he managed keep calm under duress, and what he was fighting for.
Dec 22, 2016 • 35min
Ep. 18 - "The Autonomous Battlefield" with August Cole
We talk with August Cole about how autonomous systems will shape the future battlefield and how they are beginning to appear today. Where on the battlefield will autonomous systems be used and which domains will see the most profound changes?
Dec 7, 2016 • 42min
Ep. 17 - "Catching Saddam Hussein" with Eric Maddox
MWI talks to Eric Maddox, former US Army interrogator, about how he developed a new way to conduct interrogations. His interrogations eventually led to information about the whereabouts of Saddam Hussein.
Nov 18, 2016 • 37min
Ep. 16 - "Achieving Tactical Overmatch" with MG (R) Robert Scales
MWI talks with "Scales on War" author and former Army War College Commandant MG (R) Robert Scales. We discuss how the role of the infantry has changes and how we might increase the lethality and effectiveness of the frontline fighting force.
Nov 2, 2016 • 25min
Ep. 15 - "Intelligence Operations on the Modern Battlefield" with GEN (R) Michael Hayden
MWI talks to GEN (R) Michael Hayden, former NSA and CIA director, about the changes in the way we collect and use intelligence and how that will influence the modern battlefield.
Oct 26, 2016 • 26min
Ep. 14 - "Assessing Emerging Trends" with COL Michael Loos
The MWI podcast sits down with COL Michael Loos, commander of the Army Asymmetric Warfare Group, to discuss how they work to support the operational force through observation and analysis of emerging technologies and tactics. We also talk the AWG's approach to training and preparation of units and leaders.
Oct 4, 2016 • 19min
Ep. 13 - "The American Soldier Experience" with Sebastian Junger
The Modern War Institute talks Sebastian Junger's new book "Tribe" and about his on the ground experience in Afghanistan. Hosted by Cadet Mitchell Magill.
Sep 27, 2016 • 24min
Ep. 12 - "The Modern Nature of Casualties" with Dr. Tanisha Fazal
Dr. Tanisha Fazal, an associate professor of Political Science and Peace Studies at Notre Dame, discusses the changing nature of the kill-to-wounded ratio in war and how casualties in modern war impact soldiers, policymakers, and the public.
