Best Clausewitz Podcasts (2024)

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Clausewitz and the War in Ukraine 46:26

17d ago46:26

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The Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz is held in high regard among US military scholars. But it can be challenging at times to apply his ideas—with necessary nuance—to real-world security challenges. In this episode, Dr. Donald Stoker, a professor at the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School and the author of Clausewitz: His …

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Episode 10; Part 4 of Land Warfare; Fires 14:14

5h ago14:14

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Send me a text! A brief overview of the progression of the use and technology of fires. Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul Darling

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E97: Friction in War 8:07

3h ago8:07

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War is really very simple, but Clausewitz cautioned that by saying that in war, even the simplest thing is difficult, sometime insurmountable. This idea, which he called “Friction” he maintained was the one thing that made war in theory different from war in practice. The elements that create friction in war also apply to the effort to move from wa…

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Alternative Visions- US Wars Update #5 + US Economy 1:02:22

21h ago1:02:22

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today’s show updates US 3 wars (Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan) as critical strategic NATO meeting underway today. Ukraine: Orban’s meeting with Ukraine and Russia; Saudi’s leader MBS threatens Europe it will withdraw funds in EU banks if it seizes its $260B Russian assets; how falling US dollar (as BRICS implement own currency) will negatively impact US de…

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Competition and Conflict in Cyberspace 1:08:39

3d ago1:08:39

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How does cyberspace differ from the other warfighting domains—land, sea, air, and space? What challenges do those differences pose? Does cyber require unique approaches to talent manage to ensure the US military can recruit, promote, and retain the talent it needs? What resources are needed to effectively compete in cyberspace, and are those differ…

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Episode 9; Land Warfare Part 3, The Psychology of Close Combat 15:19

6d ago15:19

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Send me a text! How the psychological aspect of close combat influences land warfare. 2001- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wstIBq2H0z8 Liston Patterson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLHobRtCarA Tyson-Spinks-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T02RhdpGWgw Braveheart Cavalry Charge-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULj7MecgaQ Different quotes Support …

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Episode 8; Land Warfare part 2 14:18

13d ago14:18

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Send me a text! A further discussion on the basics of land warfare. Boxing and the culminating point-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxHERzmAd_g Waterloo and cavalry charging against prepared defenses, not retreating infantry-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A Highway of Death-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m93lTnuPxpk Different quotes Su…

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E96: What is Peace? 8:12

20d ago8:12

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If the only acceptable outcome of war is a peace, and the only sustainable peace is a just peace, then it is essential to answer the question, “what is peace?” This is a simple question, but without a simple answer. It has been debated from Plato up until the present day. This lack of definition may be one reason why the transition from war to peac…

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Alternative Visions- US Wars Update #4 + Tax Cuts 2025 56:11

19d ago56:11

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New Ukraine war offensives (both Ukraine & Russia) coming by July 7. Putin’s visit to North Korea & Viet Nam as Russian response to US/EU bilateral defense deals with Ukraine. Are both sides lining up allies in preparation for a wider war? Similarities with summer 1914. Netanyahu out-maneuvers Biden (again). Is a larger war with Hezbollah near? US …

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Episode 7; Land Warfare Part 1 13:22

20d ago13:22

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Send me a text! First of four episodes on the basics of land warfare and ground combat Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul

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Alternative Visions- US Wars Update #3 and Latest US Economy Reports 54:59

1M ago54:59

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In today's latest of US wars update, support for Ukraine war in Europe weakening reflected in just held EU Parliamentary elections. Pro war parties in France and Germany suffer big setbacks in the elections. In Ukraine war escalation news, France promises Mirage jets & Germany sends Patriots systems. Intense fighting in Kharkhov front coming. What …

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E95: Justum Pacem 8:01

1M ago8:01

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The subject of Just War, or Justum Bellum, is a frequent topic in these podcasts. If, however, the only acceptable justification for any war is to establish a more just and lasting peace, shouldn’t there be a similar framework for Just Peace, or Justum Pacem? Just War theory goes back to Plato and Aristotle, but Just Peace thinking is a product of …

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Episode 6; The Domains of War 14:28

27d ago14:28

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Send me a text! A quick definition of the 4 domains of war. Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul Darling

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Defending Against Drones 54:44

1M ago54:44

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No unit in the US Army has more experience defending against drone attacks than 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. During a recent deployment to the Middle East, spread out across eight bases in Iraq and Syria, the brigade was targeted more than one hundred times by drones known as one-way attack unmanned aircraft systems. The brigade…

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E94: Fighting a War that leads to Peaace 6:58

1M ago6:58

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In Chapter 17 of the Prince, Nicolo Machiavelli wrote that a prince ought to desire to be thought of as clement and not cruel. It is more important, he said, to generate a respectful fear which, in then end, is actually more merciful than those who pursue reputations of mercy. Under no circumstances, however, should the prince become hated. This co…

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Alternative Visions- US Wars Update + US May Jobs 56:18

1M ago56:18

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First half hour of show is weekly update on US wars—Ukraine, Gaza, Red Sea and Taiwan: Biden and Zelensky both signal less stringent demands as condition for negotiations. Zelensky’s doomed Switzerland conference and weird trip to Singapore and Manila. Ukraine’s growing imbalance in combat troops and weapons vs. Russia. Actual Russian strategy: n b…

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Episode 5; The Law of War 15:21

1M ago15:21

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Send me a text! A brief explanation of the Geneva and Hague Conventions as well as explaining terms such as proportionality, Jus Ad Bellum, Jus in Bello, and Cassus Belli Surrender in Saving Private Ryan-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7dmcHoODZI Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ htt…

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Alternative Visions- US 3 Wars Updates & 1st Quarter 2024 US GDP Numbers Downgrade 56:54

2M ago56:54

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A number of critical events occurred in the US proxy war in Ukraine during the past week: Wall St. Journal describes US/EU plan to release $260B of Russian frozen assets in EU banks to fund Ukraine in 2025; NATO and US approve Ukraine use of long range missiles to strike within Russia, signaling a strategic escalation of the war. Ukraine strikes Ru…

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E93 Starting on the Path to Peace 8:04

2M ago8:04

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Just as it takes two parties to agree to fight a war, it takes both parties to agree to peace. Getting both warring parties to agree to peace sometimes requires a third party. This third party provides “good offices” to help both sides agree on what peace should look like. It also helps when each party understands the political objectives of the ot…

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Episode 4; The Principles of War 15:41

2M ago15:41

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Send me a text! The US Army's principles of war briefly explaned MOM USE SOS Mass Offensive Maneuver Unity of Command Surprise Economy of Force Security Objective Simplicity Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.com…

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Episode 3; The Clausewitz Glossary 13:35

2M ago13:35

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Send me a text! A brief explanation of four critical concepts brought to us by Carl von Clausewitz. Center of Gravity, Paradoxical trinity, Friction, and Fog of War Get your copy here https://amzn.to/3X1lfWt Goes great with Sun Tzu https://amzn.to/3Kqs3FC Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podc…

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Episode 2; The Levels of war 14:22

2M ago14:22

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Send me a text! From grand strategy to tactics, and everything in between with some football, boxing and business for good measure. Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul Darling

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Episode 1; What is War 14:45

2M ago14:45

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Send me a text! A definition and foundational discussion of war Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul

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Episode Zero; Why War 102 5:59

2M ago5:59

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Send me a text! Why this podcast, and where we are going. Sun Tzu. The Art of War https://amzn.to/4bJK6T6 Different quotes Support the Show. war102podcast@gmail.com https://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/ https://war102.buzzsprout.comBy Paul Darling

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Introducing "Ctrl Alt Army" 29:31

2M ago29:31

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In this special episode of the MWI Podcast, we're taking the opportunity to introduce listeners to a brand new podcast series called Ctrl Alt Army: Stories from Cyberspace. Hosted by Dr. Michael Sulmeyer, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, this podcast series features informal conversations with senior Army leaders about cyber is…

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Alternative Visions- Europe Plan to Distribute Russia’s $300B + US Economic Update 56:40

2M ago56:40

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Focus on what’s happening in Europe and Its new plan to give profits from seized $260B of Russian assets to Ukraine. Russia’s seizure of Deutschbank & Commerzbank response. US media admits NATO ‘price cap’ sanction on Russian oil sales a failure. Biden spins it as a success. Ukraine war update: Zelensky no longer president but continues in office. …

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E92 Deciding to End War 8:01

2M ago8:01

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Ending a war begins when one side or the other believes that the cost of continuing to fight exceeds any expectations of success. This could be a simple cost benefit calculation, it could be that continuing to fight after a major defeat is unlikely to bring success, or that the war aims have already been achieved and any further violence is unjusti…

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Episode 115 - On Something Rotten | The Dead Prussian 27:49

2M ago27:49

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Mick chats with the defence analyst, author, and soldier-scholar Dr Jim Storr about command structures and operational planning. They discuss Jim's book, Something Rotten: Land Command in the 21st Century. Mick and Jim also discuss the history of the growth of land command headquarters and the prevalence of process in current military operations. J…

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Alternative Visions- US Economic Empire Reacts 56:43

2M ago56:43

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With BRICS conferences coming this year and fundamental challenges to US economic empire coming in 2025 and after, the US empire continues to react and fight back. Today’s show reviews the hot spots: In Ukraine, Russia military advances resulting in more NATO escalation including US signaling Ukraine it’s ok to use missiles to attack inside Russia;…

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E91 From War to Peace 6:19

2M ago6:19

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My podcasts on The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare presented the elements of war that I think every citizen should know in holding our elected representatives responsible for decisions about going to and prosecuting war. The time has come in this series to move from war to peace. The most important consideration in going to and in prosecuting war is …

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Russia's Pursuit of Military AI 34:42

2M ago34:42

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Russia is actively pursuing military applications of AI technology. But how much progress has been made in that pursuit? How have sanctions put in place in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine influenced the course of Russian AI research and development? Most fundamentally, how do Russian military leaders actually want to employ AI-enabled tool…

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Alternative Visions- Ukraine War Update + US CEO Pay & Other Reports 56:30

2M ago56:30

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In critical week of the Ukraine war, NATO beginning to panic & threaten escalation: Macron, Cameron & Jeffries talk of NATO troops in Ukraine. Russia reacts announcing tactical nuke exercises and call in UK and French ambassadors. Assassination attempt on Zelensky foiled. Ukraine begins drafting prisoners. Russia Kharkov offensive begins early on M…

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Alternative Visions- Review of Global Economy Events 55:55

2M ago55:55

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Today’s show reviews major developments in various global economies: In USA, the Fed’s latest decision to keep interest rates at current levels + its decision to start buying back US Treasuries (QE by another name perhaps?). Why the liquidity injection? Answer: growing concerns about US banks in 2025? Next, is China growing again or not? The idiocy…

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Landpower in the Pacific 51:28

3M ago51:28

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Many people look at a map of the Indo-Pacific region and assume that—characterized as it is by long distances and vast stretches of ocean—it is principally the air and maritime domains where military capability is most important. But as you'll hear in this episode, landpower services play a vital role in the region. So what is the US Army uniquely …

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Alternative Visions- US GDP 1st Quarter 2024 + Why Mainstream Economists’ Forecasts Consistently Fail 56:11

3M ago56:11

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The first pass for US GDP for 1st Quarter 2024 was released last week. Today’s show dissects the areas generating growth vs. those slowing US economy. Takeaways from the data are discussed: Contracting now are consumer spending on goods, business private inventories and a big contraction in net exports. Only consumer spending on services continue t…

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Alternative Visions- USA’s Failing Russian Sanctions Regime: Russia vs. Germany 55:47

3M ago55:47

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today’s show focuses on the theme of the impact of Russian sanctions since the start of the Ukraine war. How the sanctions have failed to impact Russia’s economy while simultaneously helping to wreck Europe’s, and especially the core German economy of the EU. A review of the relative economic data. Also discussed, are the pending US House vote tomo…

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How Iran's Missile and Drone Attack Was Defeated 41:31

3M ago41:31

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When Iran recently launched more than three hundred drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in a large-scale attack against Israel, almost every single one was stopped from reaching its target. A combination of ground-based air defenses, ship-launched weapons, and aircraft from multiple nations were involved in the defensive operation. But …

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Alternative Visions- US Inflation, the Fed, and Ukraine-Israel Wars Update 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Today’s show covers the key events, economic & political, of the past week: US latest inflation numbers and trends, why Fed rate cuts are off the table, instability in regional banks and commercial real estate continue, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s remarks on rate hikes at 8% and ‘soft landing’ scenario, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in China. In P…

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Alternative Visions- Shifting Strategies in the Ukraine War 55:04

3M ago55:04

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2024 is junctural year in Ukraine war. All three parties’ strategies—US/NATO, Ukraine, Russia—are in flux and changing as fallout from Ukraine’s summer 2023 offensive defeat by Russia continues to reverberate in political terms and as Russia offensive in 2024 emerges. What were the parties respective strategies in 2022, how did they shift in 2023, …

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NATO at 75 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Seventy-five years ago, on April 4, 1949, representatives of twelve governments came together to sign the North Atlantic Treaty. Much has changed in the intervening period—the Cold War came and went, NATO invoked the Article 5 collective defense clause after the 9/11 attacks, an era of renewed strategic competition has emerged, and large-scale conf…

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