52. Chris Coyne - How to Run Wars

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52. Chris Coyne - How to Run Wars

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May 13, 2024

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Chris Coyne gives a master class in how to energize a population for war.Today's book: How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite by Christopher Coyne & Abigail Hall

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May 13, 2024

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52. Chris Coyne - How to Run Wars

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