Hunter's War
Hunter's War
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Hi, my name is Hunter, and this is Hunter’s War, a podcast where we discuss war, society, and individuals. I am a student in the Department of War Studies at Kings College London, and my goal is to take you along on my journey to learn how we can create a more resilient society during times of conflict.
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The podcast delves into themes such as the influences of warfare on society, the roles of disinformation and journalism in shaping public understanding of conflict, and the historical context of modern wars. Specific episodes include discussions on corporate disinformation with experts like Grant Ennis, exploring how Dark PR impacts societal health, and conversations with seasoned war correspondents like Rudi Vranckx, analyzing the historical roots of contemporary conflicts.
Hunter’s War is a podcast where we discuss geopolitics, war, and society. I am a student in the Department of War Studies at Kings College London, and my goal is to take you along on my journey to learn how we can create a more resilient society during times of conflict.
Is the West past the tipping point for civil conflict? In this episode of Hunter’s War, we sit down with Professor David Betz of King's College London for a challenging conversation about political legitimacy, insurgency, and the fragility of modern Western societies.
We explore the core concepts of insurgency as a social movement and why modern counterinsurgency often fails. Applying these lessons home, we discuss the indicators of domestic civil war currently flashing red in the West: polar factionalism, the fear of status loss, and the total collapse of institutional legitimacy. We also examine why economic wealth and elite overproduction contribute to the expectation gap and what strategies might exist to mitigate the fallout of internal conflict.
Referenced essays by Professor Betz:
Civil War Comes to the West: https://www.militarystrategymagazine.com/article/civil-war-comes-to-the-west/
Civil War Comes to the West Part II: https://www.militarystrategymagazine.com/article/civil-war-comes-to-the-west-part-ii-strategic-realities/
Professor David Betz is a Professor of War in the Modern World at King's College London, where he has taught in the Department of War Studies for over 20 years. His research focuses on insurgency, counterinsurgency, and the changing character of war.
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