How the Maldives Punches Above Its Weight in the Indian Ocean
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Andrea Malji, author of "," writes that the Maldives is leveraging its strategic location and resources to advance national interests. Rick talks with Andrea about how the Maldives are shaping geopolitics in the Indian Ocean. Image: Indian Prime Minister's Office via
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How Drones Affect the Mind of the Warfighter
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J.D. Maddox says the psychological impact drones are having on warfighters and civilians alike isn't being talked about enough. Today, he joined The Insider to talk with Nicole about his article for War on the Rocks, Image: armyinform.com.ua via
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Control vs Chaos: How China Perceived the Army’s Birthday Parade
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J. William “BILL” DeMarco sat down with Nicole to discuss how China perceived the Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, in contrast to their own military parades. The two cover a variety of topics from cognitive warfare to the philosophy behind "control and chaos" in military forces. Image: Sgt. Aaron Troutman via
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Hannibal’s Tactical Triumph and Strategic Failure
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Rick talks with historian Bret C. Devereaux about his “Battle Studies” article, “” They explore how Hannibal’s legendary victory fits into the broader course of the Second Punic War — and what it reveals about the relationship between tactical success and strategic outcomes. Image: Heinrich Leutemann via
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America’s Transformer Weak Spot
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Jesse Humpal, author of "," writes that America’s aging transformer grid poses a severe national security risk, requiring urgent investment to prevent catastrophic disruptions. Rick talks with Jesse about the dangers posed by adversaries, extremists, and surging energy demands. Image: Nick Allen via
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Lessons from the Dardanelles for Today’s Strait of Hormuz Challenge
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Jonathan Schroden, author of "," writes that the World War I campaign to take the Dardanelles Strait offers valuable lessons for a potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Kerry talks with Jonathan about the strategic importance of these waterways and the complexity involved in keeping them open during times of war. Image: Royal Museums Greenwich Fine Art via
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China’s Growing Influence Constrains Southeast Asia’s Options
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Jessica Liao and Lucas Myers wrote that "Southeast Asia's long-standing hedging strategy is beginning to falter" in their recent article, "." Kerry talks with Jessica and Lucas about how China's growing influence and America's declining presence in the region is narrowing the options for Southeast Asian countries. Image: Myanmar Now News via
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Applying the Laws of Naval Warfare in the Indo-Pacific
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In their article, "," James Kraska and Gavin Logan argued that there are important differences in applying legal principles to land warfare versus naval warfare. Kerry talks with James about the laws of naval warfare and how they might play out in a future conflict with China. Image: via DVIDS
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When FPV Drones Fall Short
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Jakub Jajcay sat down with Ryan to discuss Jakub’s widely read article, “.” They talk about his experience as a drone operator on the frontlines in Ukraine and why these drones may not live up to their reputation. Image: via Wikimedia Commons
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Recentering the Marine Corps
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Ben Connable — a retired Marine officer and author of the book Ground Combat: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War — wrote a series of articles for War on the Rocks called "We Need a Marine Corps" (see , , and ). Kerry talks with Ben about how the Marine Corps' role narrowed in the last 25 years, his recommendations for changing this trend, and the importance of pragmatic discussion about the Marine Corps' future. Image:
info_outlineChristopher Colley wrote "The South Pacific Is the New Frontline in the Rivalry with China" for War on the Rocks. Kerry talks with Christopher about how China is approaching the South Pacific and how the countries in the region are responding.
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