Episode 173: Phillips O'Brien on War and Power
Nov 02, 2025•28 min
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Bookstack at Persuasion is delivered to you every other Sunday at 6am EST. Grab a coffee, settle onto the couch, and see your weekend out with a deep dive into the best new book releases…
This week, Richard talks to Phillips O’Brien, author of the new book, War and Power: Who Wins Wars—And Why (Public Affairs).
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Host: Richard Aldous
Producer: Bhaasita Athani
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