#511 | James Stavridis: Lessons from WWII for Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Middle East - The Realignment

Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Allied Supreme Commander and author of The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy, returns to The Realignment. Marshall and Admiral Stavridis discuss how the challenges facing America in the 1930s: debates over isolationism, economic pessimism, and a military establishment in need of reform, mirror those of the 2020s, the differences between writing a novel about the past vs. the near future, the ever-evolving role of the Navy, and why America's WWII legacy is increasingly controversial.

0:00 - Introduction
1:25 - James’ new novel
3:28 - The 1937 moment
7:15 - Lead up to Pearl Harbor
9:45 - Balancing innovation & current needs
12:53 - James’ book
16:46 - Why did James join the navy?
18:20 - Military recruitment
21:19 - Isolationism
34:02 - Expansion of NATO
37:04 - Mythicization of WW2

[thomaswilliams]

I would be interested in the Admiral’s response to the argument that the US provoked Japan into a preemptive strike by imposing crippling embargoes.

[Urlocallordandsavior]

I'd like to see you invite Sean McMeekin to your show.

[forgetaboutit]

wow the nato supreme commander and not even 500 views!

[catanus]

Admiral James Stavridis seems to believe Stalin is still leading the Soviet Union. Very magical.