Decisive Point Podcast

Decisive Point, the Parameters podcast companion series, furthers the education and professional development of senior military officers and members of the government and academia who are concerned with national security affairs. The podcast debuted in Au

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Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 3-29 – Dr. Roger Cliff – Enabling a More Externally Focused and Operational PLA – 2020 PLA Conference Papers

Posted August 31, 2022

Although the People’s Liberation Army is not yet a global expeditionary force on par with the US military, the former has nevertheless significantly...

Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 3-28 – COL George Shatzer – “SRAD Director’s Corner: Understanding North Korea and Key to Security in East Asia”

Posted August 25, 2022

In this episode, Colonel George Shatzer focuses on North Korea and the Kim family regime. He reviews Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer’s...

Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 3-27 – Dr. Zenel Garcia and Dr. Kevin D. Modlin – “Sino-Russian Relations and the War in Ukraine”

Posted August 18, 2022

Claims that China has taken “Russia’s side” in the Ukrainian War oversimplify Sino-Russian relations. Garcia and Modlin contend Sino-Russian relations...

Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 3-26 – Dr. John Nagl – “Why America’s Army Can’t Win America’s Wars”

Posted August 10, 2022

Since achieving victory in World War II, the United States military has a less than enviable combat record in irregular warfare. Through a detailed...

Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 3-25 – Dr. Richard A. Lacquement and Dr. Thomas P. Galvin – Framing the Future of the US Military Profession

Posted August 8, 2022

The military profession needs to be redefined by examination of its expertise and jurisdictions of practice, whereas previously the focus was on securing...