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Decisive Point Podcast

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2026
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2021
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2020

Recent Episodes

  • MAJ Brennan Deveraux and MAJ Cliff R. Parsons
“Professional Discourse Is Shaping the Force”

    By MAJ Brennan Deveraux, MAJ Cliff R. Parsons

    In this episode, Majors Brennan Devereaux and Cliff R. Parsons discuss the influence of professional military writing on strategy and decision making. Devereaux previews his article on military discourse, while Parsons discusses his recent work on deterring Russian nuclear threats. They touch on collaborative writing and the significance ...

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    By MG David C. Hill, Dr. David D. Dworak, LTC Aaron Blair Wilcox

    In this episode, Major General David C. Hill, Dr. David D. Dworak, and Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Blair Wilcox discuss their article, “The Forward Edge of the Fifth US Army War College.” They address the evolution of the War College, focusing on curriculum adaptations in response to technological advancements and modern warfare challenges. They highlight the importance of personalized education and the value ...

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    By Dr. Jeff McManus

    In this episode of Decisive Point, Dr. Jeff McManus, an expert in strategic studies, explores his compelling argument for recognizing bureaucracy as a sixth domain of warfare. The conversation highlights how this perspective can reshape the interactions of military officers and policymakers within the intricate bureaucratic landscape. McManus articulates key fundamentals for adeptly navigating this realm ...

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    By BG Leon L. Robert Jr., US Army (retired), COL Carl J. Wojtaszek

    The Army has made insufficient progress in arming its officers with science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and management (STEM+M) knowledge. The contemporary battlefield is faster paced, technologically enabled, and data driven, requiring officers to possess more skills, knowledge, and experience. We examine the Army’s history with STEM education and show that, in terms of education, ...