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Seth Jones talked about his latest research, which contends the U.S. defense industry is not prepared for a “a protracted conventional war” with an enemy such as China.

Scholars Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds evaluated the wartime leadership of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. They compared how both men reacted to the crises that dominated their…

Professor Lisa Brady talked about how chemical agents were used during the Korean and Vietnam wars to destroy the landscape and infrastructure. She argued that during this time the U.S. military began…

Air Force Officer Joseph Chapa discussed his book, Is Remote Warfare Moral? Weighing Issues of Life and Death from 7,000 Miles.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director Lieutenant General Scott Berrier joined U.S. Cyber Command Executive Director David Frederick for a discussion on how intelligence is used to combat…

Authors Elizabeth Becker (You Don’t Belong Here) and Jessica Donati (Eagle Down) were joined in conversation by NPR correspondents Sylvia Poggioli and Deborah Amos to discuss their…

Political scientist John Mueller argued that less military intervention would benefit American foreign policy. This virtual event was sponsored by the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C.

Wright State University history professor Paul Lockhart discussed how weapons have shaped warfare throughout history. This event was hosted by Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

This event featured a discussion on the history of war games and military exercises with University of Oklahoma’s John Emery, United States Naval War College’s Jon Scott, and the RAND…

Brown University professor Megan Kate Nelson talked about guerrilla warfare in the American Civil War. Guerrilla warfare is largely characterized by its tactics, including ambushes and…

Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) talked about the future of modern warfare. They spoke at a virtual discussion as part of the McCain…

Foreign correspondent David Andelman talked about the hotspots around the world that could potentially lead to the next war. This virtual event was hosted by the Overseas Press Club.

British foreign correspondent Christina Lamb looked at the experiences of women during wartime and the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. This virtual event was hosted by the Wilson…

World War II veteran Jerry Yellin talked about his book The Last Fighter Pilot, in which he recalls his bombing missions over Japan from April to August of 1945.

Iraq and Afghanistan tank veteran Nicholas Moran talked about the design and history of the M4 Sherman tank. Mr. Moran argued that the M4 Sherman tank was the best U.S. tank during World War II because…

Authors Benedetta Berti (Armed Political Organizations: From Conflict to Integration), Paul Scharre (Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War), and Peter W. Singer (LikeWar:…

Former military intelligence officer Malcolm Nance examined cyber warfare and other tactics used by Russia to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. He was interviewed by Suzanne…

Historian Michael Beschloss discussed his book, Presidents of War.

Gettysburg College History Professor Ian Isherwood talked about how World War One soldiers interpreted their war experiences. He used works by three writers to illustrate the ways soldiers coped with the…

Professor Richard Faulkner talked about trench warfare during World War I and looked at the different strategies and technological developments used in attempts to drive opponents out of…