Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity is a podcast about strategy, war, and international relations theory. Hosted by Jake Mezey and Henry Suckow Ziemer, it aims to present complex issues in each of these subjects in a manner that is accessible, insightful, and fun. Sponsored by the Yale Review of International Studies.
Episodes
6 episodes
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Part 1
In this episode, Henry and Jake discuss the first weeks of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: the situation on the ground, each side's strategies, operations, and tactics, as well as what may be ahead. In a follow on episode, we will answer audience...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:18:52
Dearly Departed
In this episode we remember our professor Nuno Monteiro and discuss the rhetoric around the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Episode 5
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1:04:11
Better Late Than Never!
In this episode Henry and Jake discuss the Capitol Break-in and its national security implications and answer some listener questions. Tune in to hear who we think the sexiest strategists in history are.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:08
3. Moldova, and Guatemala, and Questions, Oh My!
Get to know your podcast hosts better in this episode as they both share their ongoing thesis projects. Jake will share his work on identity, strategic thinking, and conflict in Moldova, while Henry will discuss his project looking at the ea...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:18:06
Battlefield Performance Anxiety
On this episode we discuss what makes armies win or lose in battle. Helping us answer these questions is Dr. Stephen Biddle, author of Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle one of the most impactful works in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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