Bonus Episode: Warrior Ethos and the Future of Warfare with Ret. LT. Gen. H.R. McMaster

In this bonus episode of “Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact” podcast, tune in for a fireside chat featuring the twenty-fifth assistant to the US president for the Department of National Security Affairs, Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster.You will hear a riveting fireside chat discussion in front of over 1,000 cadets at West Point on the warrior ethos, innovation, and the future of National defense. McMaster explains how he applied the lessons he learned and knowledge he gained throughout his 34 years of service in Army commands worldwide and at the highest levels of government as the National Security Advisor.0:00 Introduction of McMaster06:10 McMaster thanks cadets for volunteering to serve our nation at a critical moment of significant danger06:50 Discussion on the Warrior ethos11:00 Whether the US can opt out of war16:10 Discussion on the information campaign in warfare and the difference between physically and psychologically winning on the battlefield of perception19:45 Exploring current challenges in geopolitics and the ultimate test of a strategy35:45 McMaster’s prediction of the most prominent challenge cadets will face as they enter the Army40:23 Question and answer session with cadetsLoved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others.Learn more:Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academicsInterested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWPReferenced resources: “Preserving the Warrior Ethos”Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadeanX: https://www.twitter.com/deanusmaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@dean.usmaYoutube: https://bit.ly/INSIDEWP-YOUTUBECredits:Guest: Retired Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (https://www.hoover.org/profiles/h-r-mcmaster)Host: Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3)Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual InformationProduction: West Point Public Affairs-Visual InformationPublisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)This episode does not imply Federal endorsement.