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The #BruteCast is a lecture and discussion series hosted by the Krulak Center at Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The #BruteCast connects the worlds of the warfighter and professional military education (PME) with the best in innovative and creative thought.

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The #BruteCast is a lecture and discussion series hosted by the Krulak Center at Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The #BruteCast connects the worlds of the warfighter and professional military education (PME) with the best in innovative and creative thought.

    Navigating Complexity, Ep 9: Axis of Resistance II with Dr. Christopher Anzalone

    Navigating Complexity, Ep 9: Axis of Resistance II with Dr. Christopher Anzalone

    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, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.

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    • 59 min
    #BruteCast S07 E23 - Rebirth of Cossacks in Russo-Ukrainian War with Dr. Richard Arnold

    #BruteCast S07 E23 - Rebirth of Cossacks in Russo-Ukrainian War with Dr. Richard Arnold

    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.

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    • 1 hr
    Navigating Complexity, Ep 8: US and USMC Support to UN Peacekeeping with Col Michael Aldridge

    Navigating Complexity, Ep 8: US and USMC Support to UN Peacekeeping with Col Michael Aldridge

    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 United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government.

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    • 55 min
    #BruteCast S07 E22 - Chechnya's Troubles with Putin's Russia w/ Dr. Marat Iliyasov

    #BruteCast S07 E22 - Chechnya's Troubles with Putin's Russia w/ Dr. Marat Iliyasov

    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.

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    • 59 min
    Navigating Complexity, Ep 7: Iran after Raisi w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi

    Navigating Complexity, Ep 7: Iran after Raisi w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi

    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?

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    • 53 min
    #BruteCast S07 E21 - Theory of Irregular War w/ MSgt Jonathan Hackett

    #BruteCast S07 E21 - Theory of Irregular War w/ MSgt Jonathan Hackett

    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.

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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

thomas4 ,

Stolen raccoon

I appreciate the consistent informed, sober analysis you offer with respect to the war in Ukraine. But the discussion about the stolen raccoon "sub plot..."? *chef's kiss* 5.5/ 5 stars for this episode. Would recommend.

Elpasoid ,

Very informative

The regular analysis they do of the War in Ukraine is highly informative. Thank you very much fellas.

bcquinn ,

Hidden Gem

This is a hidden mine of gold dust. So many great interviewees. Ian Brown is always professional, prepared, and gets the listeners involved with questions.

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