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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.

    #BruteCast S07 E20 - Irregular Warfare and EABO with Preston McLaughlin

    #BruteCast S07 E20 - Irregular Warfare and EABO with Preston McLaughlin

    Krulak Center Non Resident Fellow Preston McLaughlin is back in this episode to talk about Irregular Warfare and EABO.

    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.

    Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAIppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

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    • 50 min
    #BruteCast S07 E19 - 2024 Russian Elections w/ Dr. Victoria Clement

    #BruteCast S07 E19 - 2024 Russian Elections w/ Dr. Victoria Clement

    Dr. Clement is back on the BruteCast in this episode to discuss the recent Russian Elections held in March 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? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

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    • 52 min
    #BruteCast S07 E18 - Partnerships: Sweden

    #BruteCast S07 E18 - Partnerships: Sweden

    Exactly a week after the Kingdom of Sweden officially joined NATO, the Krulak Center was happy to host two students from the Swedish Defence University. We took the opportunity to sit down with them and learn a little bit more about the Swedish Military.

    You can find links to the videos shown below:

    Chief of Defence, General Micael Bydén, on Sweden's accession to NATO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNpp2ytbp54

    US and Swedish marines train together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1VDNlpEO4

    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? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare

    • 54 min
    #BruteCast S07 E17 - The Financing of Terrorism w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon

    #BruteCast S07 E17 - The Financing of Terrorism w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon

    We're joined by Dr. Christopher Harmon this week as he discusses some of the ways that terrorist organizations obtain funding. He then discusses some ways that states can combat these methods.

    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? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

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    • 57 min
    #BruteCast S07 E16 - The Self-Education of a Warrior-Statesman w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon

    #BruteCast S07 E16 - The Self-Education of a Warrior-Statesman w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon

    The process of life long learning is important to Marines, regardless of rank. In this episode we talk with Dr. Christopher Harmon, a distinguished fellow with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare. Our topic of discussion is Winston Churchill and his propensity for self-learning in his younger years leading up to WWII.

    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? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare

    • 59 min
    Navigating Complexity, Ep 6: The Houthis w/ Dr. Christopher Anzalone

    Navigating Complexity, Ep 6: The Houthis w/ Dr. Christopher Anzalone

    In this episode of Navigating Complexity we're joined by Dr. Christopher Anzalone, the other half of the Middle East Studies here at Marine Corps University. With the recent activity in the middle east we've expanded our look beyond Israel and Gaza. Dr. Anzalone discusses the Houthis.


    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? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

    Follow the Krulak Center:
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    Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter
    BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare

    • 1 hr 6 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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