Videos tagged with Decentralized Warfare

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, discussing the evolution of air power and missile technology. Thornton highlights the shift from early Cold War interceptors like the F-104 to modern, decentralized strike capabilities. He emphasizes the need for mass production of interceptors to counter adversaries' growing capabilities, particularly China's development of containerized anti-ship missiles. The conversation also touches upon the strategic importance of the US dollar as a global reserve currency and its geopolitical implications.

This video explores the historical evolution of warfare ethics, contrasting pre-modern traditions with Enlightenment-era limitations and the impact of World War I. It argues that modern warfare, characterized by decentralization and blurring lines between combatants and non-combatants, is returning to a more 'genuine' pre-modern format. The discussion includes the democratization of warfare, where the distinction between professional soldiers and citizen warriors diminishes.