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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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Almost since the very beginning the war in Ukraine triggered by Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the conflict took on characteristics of a technological arms race, with each side seeking to innovate to gain a battlefield advantage. As the war has ... more

The United States is engaged in a strategic competition with China. On issues ranging from Taiwan's security to the question of which country will most shape the geopolitical order in the years and decades to come, Washington seeks to secure its obje... more

The US Army is in a period of transformation. And much of that transformation centers on technology—from artificial intelligence and robotics to drones and directed-energy weapons. But leaning forward technologically brings both advantages and new ch... more

The US government established the National Defense Stockpile in 1939 to ensure that in the event of a major conflict, there would be enough raw materials on hand to continue production of vital equipment. Since the end of the Cold War, it has steadil... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Bendett
Advisor and member of the Russia Studies Program at CNA
CNA
Episode: The Military Technological Arms Race in Ukraine
Ali Wyne
Senior research and advocacy advisor for US-China relations at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: China's Strategic Competition with the United States
Dr. Alex Miller
Chief Technology Officer working for the Chief of Staff of the Army
United States Army
Episode: The Army and Tomorrow's Technologies
Dr. Morgan Bazilian
Director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines
Payne Institute for Public Policy
Episode: The US Military's Critical Minerals Challenge
Dr. Melvin Deaile
Retired Air Force Colonel and strategic bomber pilot with Operational Combat Experience in the B-2
US Air Force
Episode: Bunker Busters and B-2s
Becca Wasser
Deputy Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security
Center for a New American Security
Episode: The US Defense Industrial Base, from Steel to Software
Ed Arnold
Senior Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Episode: A Survey of Europe's Defense and Security Landscape
Will Reno
Professor at Northwestern University and Chair of the Political Science Department
Northwestern University
Episode: Why Security Force Assistance Only Sometimes Works
Franky Matisek
Active Duty Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Associate Professor in the Air Force Academy's Military and Strategic Studies Department
United States Air Force Academy
Episode: Why Security Force Assistance Only Sometimes Works

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John Amble
John Amble is the Editorial Director at the Modern War Institute and host of the associated podcast. He focuses on significant military issues and strategies, featuring discussions with a cast of expert guests.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • 10/10

    Sensational podcast! Thought provoking, accurate and engaging! Sets the standards for military podcasting!!! 10/10

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    5
    The Greenhorn 👿👿
    Australiaa year ago
  • Academic Buzzword Slop

    Oh boy… another mediocre female guest with no substance to add. There is very little material to gain in these interviews. The only benefit you can glean after all of it is understanding how leadership will think in 5 years

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    Anthony Benjamin
    United Statesa year ago
  • The host is great, the guests are varied and interesting, and the topics are diverse, yet all pivot around military matters, foreign and domestic.

    Audible
    5
    Alex
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Discussions

    The host is great, the guests are varied and interesting, and the topics are diverse, yet all pivot around military matters, foreign and domestic.

    Audible
    5
    Alex
    United Statesa year ago
  • General

    … … … therefore General. Realize … Realize.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EGE RED
    United Statesa year ago

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The US Military's Critical Minerals Challenge
Q: Is there virtue in making this a more multilateral effort to build the supply chains?
Yes, it's essential to work with allies and partners to thwart Chinese influence.
The US Military's Critical Minerals Challenge
Q: How do we change the National Defense Stockpile to be useful in today's trade war with China?
We need to consider better full supply chains rather than just stockpiling raw materials.
The US Military's Critical Minerals Challenge
Q: How long is the list of critical minerals?
The USGS list has roughly 50 things in it, the DOE list has about 23, and the DOD list is somewhere in between.
Bunker Busters and B-2s
Q: What makes the GBU-57 different from other munitions?
The GBU-57 is unique due to its size and capability to penetrate deeply buried targets, making it one of the most effective options for hard target defeat.
Bunker Busters and B-2s
Q: What are the definitional left and right limits when we hear the term bunker busters?
Bunker busters refer to munitions designed specifically to defeat deeply buried or hard targets, such as those encased in rock or reinforced concrete.

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