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.
Modern War Institute
Claim This PodcastHosted by John Amble
Published by Modern War Institute at West Point
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235 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
How Commanders Win Wars
Host John Amble interviews retired Lieutenant Colonel Matt Cavanaugh about how historical commanders like Washington, Grant, and Eisenhower won wars, offering timeless lessons for future conflicts.
July 10, 2026
NATO's Ankara Summit
John Amble interviews Rachel Rizzo, a senior fellow, about the key outcomes and lingering divisions from NATO's Ankara Summit.
June 24, 2026
Logistics, Landpower, and Large-Scale Combat
John Amble interviews retired Australian Army officer Ron Ti about the challenges of contested logistics in large-scale combat operations and how to enhance system resilience.
235 total episodes available with 36 transcripts
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Ron Ti
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Jaron Wharton
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Keith Carter
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Sean Wiswesser
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Tom Karako
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Jonathan Panikoff
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Sydney Laite
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Rory Miller
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How Commanders Win Wars
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[…] So if we could sort of set the stage, can you define what you mean when we say supreme command? I think most listeners will have a sense of what that is. Eisenhower, he was supreme commander during World War II, right? NATO has a supreme commander. But what differentiates a supreme commander from other senior command positions? Yeah. So it's the individual that has responsibility and authority for military strategic performance at war. And it looks different sometimes. Different political systems produce different figures to fit those and fill those shoes. For example, you just brought up Eisenhower. […]
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