In this episode, John Bruni &amp; David Olney discuss the appointment of General Mattis as US Secretary of Defense. Also discussed are some of the problems with military command today. Topics covered: &gt; The idea of speaking truth to power when in uniform. &gt; Mattis as 'rebel'? &gt; Civil-military relations within the context of command. &gt; Other potential military contenders for cabinet in the Trump administration &amp; likely outcomes.<a href="https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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