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Five Questions for a General

Five Questions for a General

By: Modern War Institute at West Point
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In each episode of this series from the Modern War Institute at West Point, a specially selected cadet host is given an incredible professional development opportunity—to sit down with a senior military officer and ask carefully crafted questions about military experiences to the future of war.© 2025 Personal Development Personal Success Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Brigadier General Mark Miles
    Aug 8 2025

    Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at West Point. This series features specially selected cadet hosts who are given an incredible professional development opportunity—to sit down with senior military officers and ask carefully crafted questions about everything from leadership to their unique experiences while serving, to their expectations about the future of war.

    In this episode, Cadet Zach Olson speaks with Brigadier General Mark Miles, the deputy commanding general of the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence, about leadership, decision dominance, and cyber operations.

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    25 mins
  • Major General Joseph Hilbert
    Jul 25 2025

    Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at West Point. This series features specially selected cadet hosts who are given an incredible professional development opportunity—to sit down with senior military officers and ask carefully crafted questions about everything from leadership to their unique experiences while serving, to their expectations about the future of war.

    In this episode, Cadet Zach Olson speaks with Major General Joseph Hilbert, the commander of the 11th Airborne Division, about ethics, problem solving, and leader development.

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    24 mins
  • Major General David Hill
    Jul 11 2025

    Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at West Point. This series features specially selected cadet hosts who are given an incredible professional development opportunity—to sit down with senior military officers and ask carefully crafted questions about everything from leadership to their unique experiences while serving, to their expectations about the future of war.

    In this episode, Cadet Sebastian Witt speaks with Major General David Hill, commandant of the US Army War College, about strategic thinking, leadership, military education, and professional development.

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    26 mins
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