A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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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TAIWAN'S PORCUPINE DEFENSE: THE RACE TO READINESS
Taiwan's "porcupine defense" aims to stop a #Chinese invasion. Jay Hsieh & Pete Roongsang say new policies need faster innovation & US aid synchroniza...
TRANSFORMING THE WAR DEPARTMENT: HENRY STIMSON
Grant Golub explains how Henry Stimson transformed the WWII War Department into a political force, cementing the military's influence on U.S. foreign...
TRANSFORMATION AND TRAINING: GENERAL GARY BRITO
The final TRADOC cdr, GEN Gary Brito, joins JP Clark to discuss the U.S. Army's "continuous transformation" & the new T2COM.
THE ETERNAL TASK: SECURING PEACE IN EUROPE
Stephan Kieninger discusses his new book on former Dep Sec of State Strobe Talbott whose belief that both NATO expansion & engagement with Russia were...
MANEUVER WARFARE: INNOVATION AND THE ELASTIC MINDSET
The "elastic mindset" & "effectual logic" focus on using available means to adapt, rather than an end-state approach based on specific threats like Ru...
THE SOMALIA STORY: BEYOND BLACK HAWK DOWN
The Battle of Mogadishu, known by many as "Black Hawk Down," lasted roughly 18 hours and cost the lives of 18 Americans and one Malaysian, along with...
SEAMLESS SYSTEMS: OPERATIONAL DATA IN THE FIRST ARMY
U.S. First Army partners with the Army Reserve and National Guard to help them prepare for their missions. Melissa Sayers, the director of First Army'...
FROM APPREHENSIVE TO ACCOMPLISHED: A WAR COLLEGE STORY
Every August, a fresh new cohort of students arrives on Carlisle Barracks to attend the resident course at the U.S. Army War College. The goal is to e...
AI-READY DEFENSE: MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN CENTCOM
Sapriya McLendon, a 2024 graduate of the U.S. Army War College, joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss her command of the 513th Militar...
TRAINING FOR VICTORY: SPECIAL FORCES AND SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE
Frank Sobchak, a retired Special Forces colonel and author of "Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afgha...
PARTNER AND COMPETITOR: MANAGING THE U.S.-CHINA RELATIONSHIP
It's the time of the year when we feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program....
ALLIES AND INFLUENCE: CONVERSATIONS FROM THE EISENHOWER SERIES
It’s the time of the year when we feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program....
THE EROSION OF COERCION: HOW CYBER RISKS IMPACT POWER PROJECTION
How do cyber vulnerabilities impact modern warfare and statecraft? Craig Booth argues that the effectiveness of coercion, which relies on both the pow...
AMERICANS HELPING AMERICANS: THE CASTLE BRIGADE'S BUSY YEAR (PART II)
In the second half of their two-part episode, host Tom Spahr and Sean Shields discuss the Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina. S...
INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE FIGHT: THE CASTLE BRIGADE'S BUSY YEAR (PART I)
In response to the Western Front-like stalemate seen in the Ukraine war, the U.S. Army is getting innovative. Sean Shields, commander of the 20th Engi...
VULNERABLE SKIES: DRONES AND NATIONAL SECURITY
From late 2024 to early 2025, numerous unidentified drones were reported over U.S. cities and military bases. While some of these "mystery craft" were...
BRUNSON ON KOREA: READINESS & ALLIANCES
In May 2025, the U.S. Army War College hosted its fourth annual Strategic Landpower Symposium. The event featured General Xavier Brunson, commander of...
RESILIENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS: EXAMINING ENDURANCE IN SENIOR MILITARY LEADERS
Despite the fact that so many of them make it look easy, the daily lives of senior U.S. military leaders can be incredibly demanding. Laura Weimer exa...
AI IN STRATEGIC PLANNING: THE FUTURE OF STRATEGY?
In a previous episode, we highlighted the Annual Army War College Strategy Competition. This week, host Tom Galvin speaks with a team from the Carlisl...
ENHANCING STRATEGIC THINKING THROUGH COMPETITION
One of the interesting things is there's no agreement domestically among civilians and military or internationally about what strategy is.
COLONELS WRITING FOR COLONELS (RE-RELEASE)
It's time to talk about the Harding Project once again. The project is the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA) effort to renew professional publication...
ON WRITING: MILITARY AUTHORS AND THE HARDING PROJECT (RE-RELEASE)
Whether putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard, writing clarifies and improves ideas while also allowing those thoughts to be shared with oth...
SECURITY VS. DEFENSE: A VITAL DISTINCTION FOR THE HOMELAND
The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) recently hosted its 2025 Homeland Defense Symposium, gathering experts to tackle the complex issues of defending the...
SIGNALS, CYBER AND STRATEGY: RETIRED GENERAL PAUL NAKASONE
Retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone recently addressed the resident class at the U.S. Army War College, and he also sat down for an episode of A B...
INSIDE THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
Ever wonder what goes into the President's Daily Brief (PDB)? It's not your average morning news. Stephanie Sellers, a former PDB briefer, is currentl...
INTEL IMPERATIVES: SECURING THE HOMELAND
Retired Rear Admiral Paul Becker joins host Darrell Driver in the studio to discuss the role of intelligence in U.S. Homeland Security. Intelligence i...
TECH ADOPTION AT PACE: CULTURE, INTEGRATION, AND LEADERSHIP
The successful adoption of new technology in the military depends on the organization's culture, the technology's applicability and ease of incorporat...
FROM COMPETITION TO CONFLICT: CHARTING THE COURSE OF THE SFABS
In 2017, the U.S. Army established Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) to organize, train, equip, and advise foreign security forces. Tom Spahr...
BONUS EPISODE -- THE MELTING POINT: GENERAL FRANK MCKENZIE, USMC, RETIRED
On 3 February 2025, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) hosted the former commander of U.S. Central Command, General Frank McKenzie,...
WAR, WORDS, AND THE FOURTH ESTATE
The complex and evolving relationship between the military and the media has spanned various periods in U.S. history. In a discussion with War Room ed...
DATA-DRIVEN DEFENSE: THE MAVEN SMART SYSTEM
Hold on tight, this episode is a whirlwind of data-infused targeting, intel, and logistics. Joe O'Callaghan joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio...
FIGHTING TOGETHER: THE CANADIAN-AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP IN WORLD WAR II (ON WRITING)
It's time for another episode in our On Writing series. Host Michael Neiberg is joined in the studio by Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian...
WAR CRIMES AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOAC
The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), also known as international humanitarian law (IHL), is a set of rules that govern warfare and aim to minimize harm t...
BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 2)
Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras return to the studio with host Tom Spahr to further explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in national defense....
BEYOND INTUITION: AI'S ROLE IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING (PART 1)
In September 2024, Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras authored a compelling three-part series that explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI...
ECHOES OF ERASURE: POLAND’S MEMORY AND IDENTITY
With the invasion of Poland in 1939, Nazi Germany set the stage for conflict and strife that has repercussions to this day. Jadwiga Biskupska is an ex...
BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 2)
Cultural property encompasses both tangible artifacts and intangible heritage that shapes societies. Historian Matthias Rogg is back in the studio, th...
BLOOD FOR STONES? PROTECTING CULTURAL PROPERTY IN WAR (PART 1)
Cultural property encompasses both tangible artifacts and intangible heritage that shapes societies. Historian Matthias Rogg and international law exp...
THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF HOMELAND DEFENSE
In November 1944, Japan launched thousands of balloons carrying incendiary bombs across the Pacific, aiming to set fire to American forests and divert...
THE SPY AND THE STATE: THE PARADOX OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE
The American intelligence community (IC) is a complex network of 18 different agencies constantly vying for authority and resources. This competition,...