Why Great Powers Sleepwalk to War — A Masterclass with Prof. Hugh White
32K views · Nov 25, 2025 · People & Blogs
Comments · 105
@7se7en24 · 7 days ago
Sitting, as I do, on the literal opposite side of the planet in Sweden, I didn't know of Mr. White before. However I have found these 4 hours of conversation highly rewarding. You have both been charming, and generous in sharing your perspectives and insights, thank you very much.
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@flynnleeson4490 · 10 months ago
Four hours? What a treat
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@user-nl6bd8rz2d · 10 months ago
This was one of the best 4 hours spent in the last few years.
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@mendaciousferret819 · 10 months ago
So interesting, the French civil wars are so fascinating.
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@taciturnmaverick · 10 months ago (edited)
Brilliant - glad Joseph Walker recorded this. Long after Prof White is gone (and may he live a long life but then all flesh is grass) - his thought process has been digitally recorded. More power to you - subscribed.
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@jupiteralpha4576 · 10 months ago
The quality of this episode is out of this world, Truly appreciate Mr. Joseph & Mr. White 🙏
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@lucaltidore92 · 10 months ago
I'm up for 4 1/2 hours of this even if I watch in instalments. Hugh White is such a clear communicator. And I trust he's sincerely explicating ideas not just pushing a line.
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@Ellesar925 · 9 months ago
I didn't regret a single second. You both did a fantastic job. My lessons were:<br><br>1. Beware the utopianism of men who can get on their ships and just sail away😅<br><br>2. Jingoism should not be embraced lightly. <br><br>3. Belligerency robs you of the ability to effect peaceful outcomes even within a rival polity. <br><br>4. A pacific outlook should not be synonymous with cowardice. Draw a line you can maintain and be ready for a handshake across it.
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@battlechaser8197 · 10 months ago
Hugh has also written some amazing books and articles such as, How to Defend Australia, Hard New World:, Sleepwalk to War:, On War and Peace, Without America:, etc.
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@SeaMousse · 10 months ago
Consider myself a bit of a political junkie but hadn't heard of either of these people a week ago. <br><br>What a great conversation. Well done.
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@aymonfoxc1442 · 9 months ago
The fact that war is something that can often be avoided, but shouldn't always be avoided, is under-recognised and often misrepresented nowadays.
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@esheag · 10 months ago
Such an interesting premise for an interview. Bravo
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