About this episode

The episode discusses the changing character of war with insights from LTG Sean MacFarland on military strategies and the situation in Iran.

Gen. Audino's Comments: Ceasefire over in Iran, damage update, operational vs political objectives (crutial differences), boots on the ground in Iran? Special Guest: LTG Sean MacFarland (Army ret.) is the man who’s most credited with turning the tide on Al-Qaeda in Iraq. He led the fight in Ramadi, raised the Sons of Iraq (al Sahwah, the Sunni Awakening), and helped turn Sunni Arab tribes against their co-religionists in Al-Qaeda. Hear how he and his brigade did it, as well as lessons of the modern battlefield and what they might indicate for the changing character of war in 2026 and beyond.

People in this episode

Host: BGEN Ernie Audino

Guest: LTG Sean MacFarland

Topics covered

• changing character of war
• Iran conflict
• military strategy
• Al-Qaeda
• Sunni tribes
• modern battlefield

Keywords

• war
• Iran
• LTG Sean MacFarland
• Al-Qaeda
• military strategy
• Sunni Awakening
• Ramadi
• ceasefire
• political objectives

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Ramadi

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