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A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast

A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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This is the podcast of WAR ROOM, the official online journal of the U.S. Army War College. Join us for provocative discussions about U.S. national security and defense, featuring prominent national security and military professionals.

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What happens when you unleash senior military students to fix bureaucracy? Guests Jared Britz and Josh Eggar join host Bob Bradford to discuss how Army War College students used tabletop exercises & AI tools to stress-test Army reforms and spot frict... more

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Can AI pass military exams? Kevin Boyce & John Nagl join host Tom Spahr to discuss testing ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude & Grok on Army War College comps. All passed, but limits caused AI to degrade under pressure, proving human judgment remains indispensa... more

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How has China transformed into a dominant naval power, and what strategic choices must the U.S. make to protect its interests in the Pacific? Toshi Yoshihara and James Holmes join Ron Granieri to discuss the third edition of Red Star Over the Pacific... more

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How can the military adopt tech at the speed of relevance? Host Tom Galvin talks with Carlisle Scholars John Williams, Jeremy Jackson & Antonio Ilario on bridging the gap between bureaucratic acquisition timelines and rapid tech evolution.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Boyce
Director of the Futures Lab, Emerging Technology Professor
US Army War College
Episode: CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
John Nagl
General John J. Pershing, Professor of War Fighter Studies
US Army War College
Episode: CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
Toshi Yoshihara
Author, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
US Naval Institute Press / Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Episode: NAVAL POWER & POLICY: RED STAR OVER THE PACIFIC
James R. Holmes
Author, JC Wiley Chair of Maritime Strategy, U.S. Naval War College
U.S. Naval War College
Episode: NAVAL POWER & POLICY: RED STAR OVER THE PACIFIC
John Williams
Lieutenant Colonel, Army Acquisition Officer
U.S. Army
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Jeremy Jackson
Colonel, Army Reserve, Adjutant General Corps
U.S. Army Reserve
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Antonio Ilario
Colonel, Italian Army, Signal Officer
Italian Army
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
William A. Taylor
Lee Drain Endowed University Professor of Global Security Studies and Department Chair at San Angelo State University
San Angelo State University
Episode: BEYOND THE SELECTIVE SERVICE MYTHS
Katherine Kuzminski
Director of Studies at the Center for New American Security (CNAS)
Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Episode: BEYOND THE SELECTIVE SERVICE MYTHS

Hosts

Tom Galvin
Host of A Better Peace
Tom Spahr
Host of A Better Peace, The War Room Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Re: Dressed for Success

    This is an interesting and atypical topic for War Room. Having spent nearly 30 uniformed years in the Army and undergone several “new uniform” drills, I sympathize with the challenges of creating a product that inevitably engenders strong feelings on both sides. I take particular exception to the new Army service uniform cap which lacks the stiffener and thus looks like a misshapen frisbee rather than the headgear of a serious professional.

    Editorial comment: as I’ve told students at the SSC, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Vanguard06
    United States3 years ago
  • Ron Granieri excites us when it comes to history and strategy

    This is an outstanding podcast for anyone interested in understanding modern events with some historical perspective.

    Ron Granieri is a fantastic host with a sultry voice that leaves me purring like a relaxed kitten while simultaneously exciting the listener like a teen at a Harry Styles concert with his profound knowledge of German military history.

    I highly recommend this podcast as a means to have a better understanding of the world around you and how events unfold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TricoachIan
    United States3 years ago
  • Seriously?

    Morell and a few of his IC colleagues told the world Hunter's laptop was russian propaganda. Turns out Morell and his pals lied in hopes of influencing a U.S. election. Everything he said since is filtered through that lie. Trust? lol...yeah, trust a veteran spook at your own peril, lol

    Apple Podcasts
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    cabowaboo
    United States4 years ago
  • Inside Baseball

    The listener is advised to be fluent in acronymics.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bandboxxer
    United States5 years ago
  • Outstanding Col Robert Payne

    Thank God someone is now researching this important subject. Information and training from time in the military can be the best tools to use against the defense of a free nation. Keep going with your studies you are on the right path!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plan B ENtertainment
    United States5 years ago

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Strong host presence and deep expertise from guests.
Insightful analysis with historical context that informs modern decision making.
Occasional critiques about accuracy remind listeners to verify details.

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#159
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#225
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#35
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CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
Q: Which model performed best and why might that be the case?
Claude consistently outperformed the others in many metrics, due to its modeling capabilities and perhaps better handling of the two-way dialogue; the group observed fluctuations across model versions, making Claude's lead in that testing window notable.
CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
Q: How was the testing administered to mimic a real exam?”,
The process used the standard exam script, rubric, and a three-faculty panel, with AI answering in a time-constrained, follow-on-question format similar to human examinees, including three to five minutes per response and 12 prior questions to choose from.
CAN AI PASS THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?
Q: Why did you decide to test four different large language models for the oral comps?
There was no literature on stress-testing AI in PME; they wanted to understand how leading models performed under the War College exam format and to benchmark against real student-style questioning, in order to gauge AI readiness for future military education and decision support.
NAVAL POWER & POLICY: RED STAR OVER THE PACIFIC
Q: What should the United States focus on to deter China effectively in the Western Pacific?
Strengthen alliances, invest in undersea capabilities, and deploy asymmetrical deterrents like land-based anti-ship missiles to protect the First Island Chain, while preserving credible deterrence and continuing to compete across military and political domains.
NAVAL POWER & POLICY: RED STAR OVER THE PACIFIC
Q: How do you view the influence of traditional ideas like Sun Tzu versus Western theories such as Mahan and Clausewitz in shaping Chinese naval thought?
The authors argue that Chinese strategy is a synthesis; Mao's operational ideas integrate with Western theories, and Mahan provides a historical logic for sea power, but China adapts all these elements to fit its own conditions and goals.

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The show consistently covers the intersection of defense policy, military history, and modern warfare challenges, with a strong emphasis on organizational culture, modernization, and cross-domain readiness. Episodes frequently feature Army War College scholars, Federal and international guests, and practitioners who dissect how leadership, governance, and innovative pathways influence acquisition, readiness, and strategic decision-making. Notable strengths include cross-national perspectives, rigorous historical context, and practical recommendations for policy and capability development, making it a valuable resource for defense professionals, policymakers, and researchers seeking deeper insight into how national security decisions transla... more

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7. Antonio Ilario
8. William A. Taylor

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