PMCs, Combat Decisions & Global Conflict
From This Week Explained by Leon Media Network
May 14, 2026 · 59 min
About this episode
The episode explores Trevor Fortner's transition from military service to private contracting, discussing combat psychology and current global conflicts.
Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4aXS3qi Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Learn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante ---- This week, we sit down with Trevor Fortner to explore his transition from elite military service to private military contracting with Blackwater in Baghdad. We unpack the psychology of combat decision-making, redefine modern patriotism, and analyze the current geopolitical landscape—from China's ambitions in Taiwan to the strategic complexities of the Middle East. Are our military objectives clear enough for the modern theater of war? Episode Highlights Life Outside the Uniform: Trevor discusses his shift from Navy EOD to private military contracting and the operational differences on the ground in Baghdad. Redefining Patriotism: A look at why true patriotism is about providing value to your local community, not just wearing a flag or a uniform. The Psychology of Combat: Why hesitation in high-pressure environments can sometimes be a deliberate tactical tool to delay irreversible decisions. Global Flashpoints: Analyzing the 24/7 fog of war, public…
People in this episode
Guest: Trevor Fortner
Topics covered
- private military contracting
- combat decision-making
- modern patriotism
- geopolitical landscape
- technology in warfare
- psychology of combat
Keywords
- military
- combat
- patriotism
- geopolitics
- technology
- psychology
- Blackwater
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blackwater, CIA
Places: Baghdad, Taiwan, Iran
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