"Submarine and Anti-Submarine Warfare - Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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The various types of submarines and their missions. Submarine and anti-submarine doctrine, platforms, sensors, weapons and tactics. Presented by a veteran submariner and an ASW coordinator.
Global War on Terror - Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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Lots more than last year's presentation, especially regarding current strategy and the nature of Islam. A mini-course on Islamic beliefs, the socio-economic realities of the Islamic world, why certain Muslims are angry and at whom, who the terrorist groups are, what they want to achieve and how they go about it, which national governments support them (plus "why" and "how"), and the possible responses to this threat.
"Global Hot Spots -- Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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Common causes of conflict - population, culture, resources, economics. Impact of technology. Future warfare. A review of the world to see where trouble exists today, and to project where it might start tomorrow.
Why seapower is important, which nations value it, and which are good at it. How it is achieved. Tools of naval power - ships, aircraft, subs, marines, logistics, and other assets.
Japanese and PRC seapower. Naval policies and doctrines. Industrial base, geographical situation, technological capability, national tradition, and political resolve. Naval platforms and systems of JMSDF and PLAN. Future flashpoints
The End of Antiquity and the Beginning of Medievalism: The Roman Imperial Crisis 235-284 AD
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More than 35 emperors in 50 years and only one died of natural causes. The Empire had obviously reached a crisis point. But the interesting point is that the Empire actually survived multiple civil wars, multiple external invasions, hyperinflation, and a major plague. These events transformed the Roman Empire into an entity that resembled a medieval empire rather than one of antiquity. Come learn what happened, why, and how the Empire changed.
Colonialism in its many forms has left a lasting impression on the world we live in. A useful primer that will explore potential lessons and impressions on the continuing influence of of these colonialism on international relations and national development. Thematically reviews some of the economic, political, cultural, and philosophical impacts that affect each of us every day.
Today, the 19th Century Age of Imperialism seems a quaint anachronism – an era populated by a new wave of technological marvels. Imperial ambition burst beyond the limits of Earth and soon included the Moon, Mars, Venus, and Mercury as stages upon which these contests were played out. This lecture surveys the figures, powers, events, and technologies of the era, ending as the stage was set for the interplanetary struggles of the 20th Century.
This lecture examines the Roman Republic during, after the Second Punic War. It will focus on the military victory Hannibal achieved at Cannae, and how that victory helped reform the Roman Republic and eventually led to its push towards empire.
In the 19th century many submarines were designed, from Fulton's Nautilus for Napoleon, to Holland VI in 1897, forerunner of the subs of the World Wars. Subs were designed or built for 13+ nations. A submarine-qualified Navy Captain (ret.) with years experience at the Naval War College reviews the progression of 19th century sub design, as empowered by improving technology, and the background strategic requirements driving the projects.
The Lion's Share - Colonialism in the Victorian Age
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An overview of how the interaction of technology, idealism, avarice, and politics lead to subjugation of the world by a less than a dozen powers. Covers the patterns of acquisition, administration, and impact of colonialism in the mid 19th and Early 20th century. Will also provide some highlights of the significant colonial military campaigns of the era as touch points for gamers.
Why in 897 was a Pope’s corpse disinterred, dressed in Papal regalia, put on trial, “executed” only to put on trial yet again a few years later and how did all this lead to the First Crusade?
Russia 1812 -The Battle of Maloyaroslavets: Beating the Retreat: A "What If" 200th Anniversary
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Napoleon's Army leaving burning Moscow ruins confronted & turned back by Russians. Rich with battlefield photos, discusses history with potential & historical implications had things gone another way.
Forensic Analysis of 2010 Torpedoing and Sinking of South Korean Corvette Cheonan
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Retired Navy Captain discusses evidence & analysis leading to conclusion that North Korea sank the corvette; weapons, platforms and possible motives; implications for peace on the Korean peninsula.
Battle of Sinop + 60: Canvas and Wood to Steam and Steel
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From Sinop in 1853 to dreadnoughts of WW I, retired Navy Captain traces 60 years of evolving technical, tactical and strategic naval warfare concepts: steam; wood/iron/steel; torpedoes and subs.
Prelude to the U.S. Civil War: A “What If” 150th Anniversary
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Could the Civil War have been avoided? If so, what would the implication have been for history? Reviewing the personalities and polarization that lead to America's most deadly conflict.
Learn about the First Crusade, including how crusaders followed a divinely inspired goose around Europe, how they besieged a castle containing nothing more than sheep, and engaged in cannibalism.
How did a small time prince from a backwater kingdom rise to become one of the most influence characters in the ancient world? Come find out when we shrink 32 years of a man’s life into 2 hours.
Do Middle East changes signal a long-anticipated age of enlightened self-rule, or something more ominous? How do Israel & Iran enter into the equation? What are implications for US and Western policy?
Were you wondering why Iran does those things they do? Where is the line between rhetoric and reality? This panel discussion explores Iranian behavior, motivations, and options in world affairs.
Russia’s 21st century political, economic & social challenges. Russia’s world role as oil producer & as weapon supplier to potential US adversaries and as an entity bordering Europe, Iran & China?
Cuban Missile Crisis-How it MIGHT Have Gone Down: A "What If" 50th Anniversary
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Worst-case scenario, what might have resulted, by mistake or design, as a result of planned US air strike, amphibious landing or overt prosecution of a Soviet submarine armed with nuclear torpedoes
Superpower Nuclear Exchange Circa 1962: “What if” 50th Anniversary
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Retired Navy Captain with physics M.S. discusses a 1962 US/USSR nuclear exchange: delivery platforms, numbers, yields, accuracies, defenses, likely targets, fallout. What would things look like today?
What to expect in the next year, what might happen, what the implications are. How might this be affected by the US & the West? What potential catastrophes is CNN missing?
How has NSDM developed in recent years, where the game/simulation is heading in game/cell design, scenario development, game control techniques, venues. Discuss our ideas and solicit yours.
Is United States in Decline? Could the United States Collapse?
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This lecture will cover the military situation of the United States in the world today, and for the future, along with a discussion on scenarios for the possible collapse of the United States.
After 70 years more details are coming to light about this disastrous Allied raid. Did Intelligence interests or personal ambition over rule common sense?
EMP is a popular fictional doomsday theme, but what's the reality? What are mechanisms of a strategic EMP attack? The history of EMP effects? How feasible is an EMP scenario and worst-case potential?
100 & 75 Years: Anniversary of First U-Boat Patrols
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Examining the world's first submarine combat patrols: first U-boat ops of WWI 100 years ago, comparing technology, tactics & expectations with those of the first U-boat patrols of WWII 75 years ago.
Demons in the Freezer-Chemical & Biological Weapons
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The use and stockpiling of weapons of non-nuclear mass destruction. An overview of how and when they have been deployed and how they are defended against. WWI through today.
The End of Antiquity and the Beginning of Medievalism: The Roman Imperial Crisis 235-284 AD
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More than 35 emperors in 50 years and only one died of natural causes. The Empire had obviously reached a crisis point. The Empire actually survived but was transformed into a medieval empire.