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Articles filed under Doctrine and Strategy on Plain War: 21 pieces, each written from a named podcast episode and credited to its show and its date.

William Spaniel · June 11, 2026

Limited Warfare and Strategic Cost-Benefit Analysis

Examining why leaders sometimes choose limited warfare and its global implications.William Spaniel · June 13, 2026

Understanding the New Nuclear Posture and Its Role in Deterrence

Explore the implications of changing nuclear postures on global deterrence and international security dynamics.William Spaniel · June 22, 2026

Ultimatum Strategy: Will Ukraine Intervene in Belarus?

Explore the ultimatum Ukraine issued to Belarus, its strategic implications, and the effectiveness of ultimatums in military strategy.William Spaniel · July 11, 2026

Autocracy and Intelligence in the Kremlin's Information Bubble

Examining autocratic governance and intelligence distortions, with a focus on Vladimir Putin's information dynamics during the ongoing Ukraine war.William Spaniel · July 26, 2026

Russia's Possible Mobilization and Strategic Concerns

Exploring Ukraine's warnings about potential Russian mobilization and its implications for the ongoing conflict.William Spaniel · August 11, 2026

Ukraine's Strategy: Does the Best Defense Involve a Strong Offense?

Exploring Ukraine's strategic pivot towards offense as a counter to mounting ballistic missile threats and balancing defense needs.William Spaniel · August 15, 2026

Ukraine's Air Campaign: Decoding Target Selection and Strategic Impact

Understand how Ukraine plans its next major air campaign targets and see the strategic implications of each choice.William Spaniel · August 29, 2026

Understanding the Strategy of War: The Theory of Inevitability and Bargaining

Explore the inevitability war theory and bargaining model of war, understanding their impact on conflict dynamics through expert perspectives.Ward Carroll · July 9, 2026

Challenges in Navy Pilot Retention: Insights from a Top Gun Instructor

Explore a Top Gun instructor's perspective on the Navy's pilot retention challenges, historical lessons, and possible solutions to this ongoing crisis.Ward Carroll · July 17, 2026

Why a Blue Angels Pilot Was Grounded for a Low Beach Pass

Explore the incident of a Blue Angels pilot being grounded after a low beach pass, learn about essential flight discipline rules, and understand how such decisions impact military aviation standards.Ward Carroll · July 29, 2026

Admiral Caudle's Connections with Secretary Hegseth's Policies

An examination of Admiral Caudle's relationship with Defense Secretary Hegseth and its alignment with the Pentagon's shifting political agenda during Hegseth's tenure.Ward Carroll · August 4, 2026

Operation Epic Fury: The Depths of the Forever War Trap

A comprehensive exploration of Operation Epic Fury and its entanglement with the forever war phenomenon, including strategic dynamics and expert insights.