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School of War

Nebulous Media
China
World War II
Ukraine
John Boyd
Artificial Intelligence
Maneuver Warfare
OODA Loop
Hamas
World War I
Iran
Gaza
Russia
Gulf War
Israel
Chinese Communist Party
Military Strategy
American Deterrence
Russian Federation
Nuclear Strategy
Basil Liddell Hart

This podcast seeks to learn what war teaches. There has been a steady decline in the study of military history and its associated theoretical discipline, strategy.This podcast seeks to fill that gap through in-depth interviews on military and diplomatic history. Our guests have included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis, and former China Select Committ... more

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Toshi Yoshihara, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and author of Mao's Army Goes to Sea: The Island Campaigns and the Founding of China's Navy, joins the show to discuss how the PLA took Beijing in 1949 by subversion... more

Joshua Rovner, Associate Professor in the School of International Service at American University and author of Strategy and Grand Strategy, joins the show to discuss the tension between pursuing military victory and securing a nation.

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Tyler Grey, Delta Force veteran and author of Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story, joins the show to discuss his experiences as a member of the U.S. Army’s most elite combat unit, his journey as a warrior, and the continuing struggle to underst... more

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A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, historian, and author of Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger, joins the show to discuss just what diplomacy is.

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Recent Guests

Tyler Grey
Former US Army Tier 1 operator and advocate for veterans' mental health
Author of Forged in Chaos
Episode: Ep 235: Tyler Grey on Serving in Delta Force and the Warrior’s Journey
Wes Mitchell
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and author of Great Power Diplomacy
Marathon Initiative
Episode: Ep 234: A. Wess Mitchell on Diplomacy
Peter Rough
Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia
Hudson Institute
Episode: Ep 231: Peter Rough on Russian Drone Incursions into NATO
Prit Buttar
A medical doctor served in the British Army, now a prominent historian of the Eastern Front, author of numerous books about the war in the East and World War II.
Episode: Ep 230: Prit Buttar on the Great Soviet Offensive of 1944
Bradley Bowman
Senior Director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Ep 228: Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst on “Axis” Military Cooperation
Ryan Brobst
Deputy Director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Ep 228: Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst on “Axis” Military Cooperation
Yaakov Katz
Co-founder of the Mead Policy Forum and author of \"While Israel Slept\"
Mead Policy Forum
Episode: Ep 227: Yaakov Katz on What Went Wrong on 10/7
Geoffrey Wawro
University Distinguished Research Professor and Director of the Military History Center at the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Episode: Ep 226: Geoffrey Wawro on the Vietnam War
Geoff Ball
Major in the United States Marine Corps, former infantry officer, and instructor at the United States Naval Academy.
United States Naval Academy
Episode: Ep 225: Geoff Ball on the Evacuation of Kabul

Host

Aaron MacLean
Host of discussions centered around military and diplomatic history, with extensive experience in foreign policy and a military background.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Sometimes interesting

    A right-wing Trump lapdog tries to speak objectively about war matters

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    richard-at-large
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great pod. I’m in the UK and it’s widely listened to over here. Keep going Aaron!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry de Grosmont
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Dennis Karpf

    Scholarly yet practical and pragmatic analysis of a necessary aspect of human aggression and our national interests, sovereignty and our persistent enemies of liberty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennis.karpf
    United States6 months ago
  • Propaganda alert

    Historical episodes can be informative but the analysis of current events is pitiful and makes you fear for America’s future.

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    >>l
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • One of the best

    Aaron is a highly knowledgeable host and a talented interviewer who gets the most out of his guests. Easily one of my favourite podcasts and one of the few where I listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ocbdenjoyer
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable guests and the depth of discussion.
The podcast offers insightful analysis of military history and current conflicts.
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Some criticize the potential political bias of the host, affecting the objectivity.

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Ep 233: Mick Ryan on the Ukraine War’s Urgent Lessons
Q: How does Australia see the defense of its sovereignty?
Australia's defense strategy is based on three key elements: geography, partnership with a powerful ally, and a network of trade and diplomatic relationships.
Ep 233: Mick Ryan on the Ukraine War’s Urgent Lessons
Q: What does it mean that there just isn't a NATO in the Pacific?
NATO has a deep foundation of standardised processes which doesn't exist in the Pacific, although partnerships have formed.
Ep 233: Mick Ryan on the Ukraine War’s Urgent Lessons
Q: How does one go about engaging in this act of translation when it comes to military lessons learned?
You accept that Ukraine is not the future of war and move beyond the first level of analysis of Ukraine's lessons.
Ep 234: A. Wess Mitchell on Diplomacy
Q: How do you assess the role of diplomacy regarding the Ukraine conflict?
Mitchell emphasizes the importance of using diplomatic measures to manage the situation and outlines Trump's strategies as potentially reinvigorating U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Ep 234: A. Wess Mitchell on Diplomacy
Q: What do you think about the current state of the U.S. State Department?
Mitchell expresses concerns about its effectiveness and political biases, suggesting that it needs to refocus on core competencies necessary for impactful diplomacy.

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The content focuses on military and diplomatic history, exploring past and present conflicts, strategies, and the individuals involved in warfare. Each episode features in-depth interviews with experts, including historians, former military officials, and policymakers, providing listeners with unique insights into the lessons learned from war. The discussions often center around specific historical battles, the decisions made by military commanders, and the impact of these events on contemporary geopolitics. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on understanding the complex dynamics of warfare and strategy, thereby addressing a gap in military history studies today.

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1. Tyler Grey
2. Wes Mitchell
3. Peter Rough
4. Prit Buttar
5. Bradley Bowman
6. Ryan Brobst
7. Yaakov Katz
8. Geoffrey Wawro

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