In our next episode in the On China series, Mr. Dan Rice welcomes guest Chris Pultz and they discuss China's modern governance system. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found h...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Dr Joanna Siekiera is back, joining us from Poland to talk about the ethics and law of AI usage. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e...
Oct 28, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 6
In this episode we're joined by the professors of Middle East Studies, Dr. Amin Tarzi and Dr. Christopher Anzalone to talk about the events that occurred between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick sur...
Oct 14, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Jack Long to talk about what Artificial Intelligence is, what it isn't. We touch momentarily on our Paper Clip Overlord and whether Skynet is coming. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey -...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 5
This is the next installment of our #OnRussia series. The Krulak Center's Russia SME, Mr. James Harvey talks to MSgt Jorge Rivero, USMC about UAV trends during the ongoing Ukraine/Russia Conflict. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this qui...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 4
This is the first episode in our On China series that will be moderated and managed by our China SME, Mr. Dan Rice. His first guest is Dr. Christopher Yung the Dean for the Marine Corps War College in Quantico, VA. They discuss the PRC as a party and its leadership. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episod...
Sep 02, 2024•48 min•Season 8Ep. 3
The Krulak Center's new Russia SME, MR. James Harvey, discusses Russian military reconstruction with Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg. This is a new episode in our on going 'On Russia' series. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In this episode, Non Resident Fellow LtCol Zach Ota joins us to talk about allied amphibious defense capabilities. The three primary nations touched on are the Philippines, Japan, and Australia but others are discussed as well. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? ...
Aug 05, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 1
On February 7th 2024, we published an episode on the Axis of Resistance looking mostly at the Houthi's after there continued attacks in the Red Sea. After the death of Ebrahim Raisi we decided to go back and look at what these groups have been up to with Dr. Christopher Anzalone (Research Assistant Professor for Middle East Studies at Marine Corps University) All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 9
Dr. Victoria Clement hosts the next episode in our 'On Russia' series. Our guest is Dr. Richard Arnold who is discussing the rebirth of the Cossacks from the Russo-Ukrainian War. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all fe...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 23
Our host this week is Dr. Amin Tarzi, the director for Middle East Studies at Marine Corps University. His guest is Colonel Michael Aldridge, USMCR who was a Military Observer with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Jerusalem, Israel on Oct 7, 2023. He talks about the US Support and Marine Corps support to United Nations Peacekeeping. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the U...
Jun 24, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This is the first episode in a series that will look at a wide range of topics pertaining to Russia. Our host is Dr. Victoria Clement and she talks with Dr. Marat Iliyasov, a Chechen scholar. Their main topic of discussion is Chechnya's troubles with Putin's Russia. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episod...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 22
In this episode, Dr. Tarzi is back and discusses the affects on Iran of the death of Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, former foreign minister of Iran after a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement...
May 29, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week we're joined by MSgt Jonathan Hackett to talk about some of the topics he writes about in his new book 'Theory of Irregular War' published this year. You can find the book from the publisher here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theory-of-irregular-war/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episod...
May 13, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Krulak Center Non Resident Fellow Preston McLaughlin is back in this episode to talk about Irregular Warfare and EABO. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://doc...
Apr 29, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Dr. Clement is back on the BruteCast in this episode to discuss the recent Russian Elections held in March 2024. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.go...
Apr 01, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Exactly a week after the Kingdom of Sweden officially joined NATO, the Krulak Center was happy to host two students from the Swedish Defence University. We took the opportunity to sit down with them and learn a little bit more about the Swedish Military. You can find links to the videos shown below: Chief of Defence, General Micael Bydén, on Sweden's accession to NATO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNpp2ytbp54 US and Swedish marines train together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1VDNlpEO4 Al...
Mar 18, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 18
We're joined by Dr. Christopher Harmon this week as he discusses some of the ways that terrorist organizations obtain funding. He then discusses some ways that states can combat these methods. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick...
Feb 26, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 17
The process of life long learning is important to Marines, regardless of rank. In this episode we talk with Dr. Christopher Harmon, a distinguished fellow with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare. Our topic of discussion is Winston Churchill and his propensity for self-learning in his younger years leading up to WWII. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States ...
Feb 12, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 16
In this episode of Navigating Complexity we're joined by Dr. Christopher Anzalone, the other half of the Middle East Studies here at Marine Corps University. With the recent activity in the middle east we've expanded our look beyond Israel and Gaza. Dr. Anzalone discusses the Houthis. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On October 1st, 2022 we published a #BruteCast with COL Bill Edwards, USA(Ret) where we discussed the use of small UAS in a kinetic role. Nearly 18 months later we've seen a massive proliferation of these weapons while watching the war in Ukraine their their 'eyes'. The use of drones in combination with cruise missiles is also on the rise in the Red Sea at the time of recording. The website mentioned by COL Edwards is linked here:www.phoenix6consulting.com There will find additional information ...
Jan 29, 2024•55 min•Season 7Ep. 15
In this episode we spent time looking at Russian Strategic Culture and why they make some of their decisions. Our guest is Dr. Victoria Clement the new Russia SME here at the Krulak Center. NOTE: There was a visual component to this discussion, where applicable additional audio was added to explain some of the visuals that were not described at the time of recording. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps Un...
Jan 15, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 14
In this episode we brought back two guests familiar to the BruteCast audience: Sebastian Bae and Ian Brown. They offer their presentation on Wargaming in the Marine Corps. This is based off the article they coauthored for Vol 12 No 2, 2021 of JAMS, published by Marine Corps University Press. You can find a link to the issue here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/MCU-Journal/JAMS-vol-12-no-2/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessaril...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 13
In this episode we talk to Dr. Edward J. Erickson and Col Frederick Lorenz, USMC(Ret) about the the new edition of their book "Strategic Waters: Iraq and Security Planning in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin". The issue of freshwater scarcity has always been of vital concern to humans, and today it is increasingly characterized as a strategic factor in security planning. In the Euphrates-Tigris basin, water apportionment and management combined with climate change are increasingly emerging as threats ...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 12
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In order to have a better idea of what's out there and how other people may view the world, we want to talk with more of our partners. Previously we spoke with the Chilean Marine Corps and now we're going to taking a trip to the United Kingdom. We're talking about the mission of the Land Warfare Centre and how it falls into the overall scheme of the British Army. Our guest is WO2(SQMS) Paul Barnes. He's a part of the Warfare Branch at the Land Warfare Centre in the UK. All opinions expressed her...
Dec 04, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 11
For this episode, we welcome LtCol Chris Jackson USMC(Ret), the program director of the Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. We're talking about Post Traumatic Growth and learning to thrive in in the aftermath of trauma. Additional Resources: Books: Struggle Well by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk The Gift by Edith Eger Excommunicated Warrior by...
Nov 20, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 10
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. During the episode, Dr. Tarzi mentions an article from the Middle East Studies newsletter, 'MES Insights', authored by Brigadier General (retired) Shlomo Brom of the IDF. You can find a link to that article here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/MES-Publications/MES-Insights/The-War-in-Gaza/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect tho...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We're joined this week by returning guest (and now non-Resident Fellow for the Krulak Center) Dr. Elena Wicker. We talk about jargon, terminology, and words. We also talk about the steps to follow to create your own buzzword! Stay through to the end and find out the buzzword we're going to work to make happen. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other age...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 9
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas with Dr. Amin Tarzi. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google...
Oct 27, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
