John Fieldhouse

Christopher Sandbatch, an analyst who offers topical, informal insights, and John Fieldhouse, a historian who provides detailed context, read and debate Luttwak. They cover police and counterintelligence risks. They unpack the Algiers case, target selection and media seizure. They discuss transport chokepoints, political forces like unions and parties, execution principles such as surprise, and post-takeover stabilization and foreign recognition.

Christopher Sandbatch, a cultural and historical commentator, and John Fieldhouse, a military historian, join a deep reading of Luttwak’s manual on seizing power. They discuss neutralizing police and paramilitary forces, seizing communications and transport, targeting political personalities and institutions, tactics for isolating loyalists, and how unions and religious groups can influence outcomes.

Firas Modad, a Middle East analyst and host at The Lotus Eaters, and John Fieldhouse, a former Army officer, delve into the unrest in Iran. They explore the intricate causes behind protests, comparing them to historical revolutions. Firas discusses how regional setbacks diminish the Iranian regime's legitimacy. The duo also tackles the delicate dynamics of ethnic identities and the implications of external influences. They weigh the risks of Iran's nuclear ambitions and predict how potential leadership changes could reshape the country's future.

Join John Fieldhouse, a former Army officer and expert on military affairs; Daryl Cooper, a commentator on historical geopolitics; Christopher Sandbach, a historian; and Lafayette Lee, an editor and interviewer, as they unravel Edward N. Luttwak's 'Coup d'État.' They dive into the mechanics of coups, emphasizing the impact of state bureaucracy, social dynamics, and elite decisions. Discover how economic conditions, foreign influence, and corporate power shape the likelihood of regime change, alongside essential coup strategies and tactics!

John Fieldhouse returns to discuss the provocative insights of Martin van Creveld, a renowned military historian. They delve into the controversial notion that migration can be equated with war, exploring historical connections between the two. The conversation touches on significant migrations driven by conflict, the complexities of cultural assimilation, and the impact of modern migration on society. Fieldhouse highlights how historical events shape current perceptions of identity and state power, making for a compelling discussion on migration dynamics.