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Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Insider: Short of War, where IWI transforms its thought provoking articles into compelling audio pieces. Our podcast bridges the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the dynamic world of irregular warfare. Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights from leading voices in the field, right at your fingertips.
Q & A: Karl Marlantes on Vietnam, Leadership, and the Lessons America Still Hasn’t Learned
Insider: Short of War
22 minutes
5 days ago
Q & A: Karl Marlantes on Vietnam, Leadership, and the Lessons America Still Hasn’t Learned
Karl Marlantes joins the Irregular Warfare Initiative to discuss Vietnam’s lasting imprint on American strategy, leadership, and culture. From junior-officer leadership failures to the dangers of careerism, from exporting democracy to misunderstanding civil wars, Marlantes explains why the United States continues to repeat strategic errors. He also reflects on warrior identity, post-traumatic stress, reintegration, and lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovation. A candid, deeply human conversation about war, responsibility, and what it truly means to lead.
Insider: Short of War
Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Insider: Short of War, where IWI transforms its thought provoking articles into compelling audio pieces. Our podcast bridges the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the dynamic world of irregular warfare. Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights from leading voices in the field, right at your fingertips.
