I’m delighted to announce, first, the return of my podcast, ANTIQUITAS: Leaders and Legends of the Ancient World. The first episode of the new season, “How to Win a War,” was uploaded on Thursday, June 1. Thanks, everyone for making the launch such a success: the listener response has been great. If you haven’t heard […]

In my previous article, I shared ten valuable teachings for students drawn from the wisdom of Sun Tzu and his seminal work, The Art of War. Now, let's equip speakers with the knowledge of this ancient tactician. For this week's installment, we're delving into tactics guaranteed to enhance your presentation skills and make your public […]

In the last post, I offered ten insightful lessons from Sun Tzu and his masterpiece, The Art of War, for teachers. Now it’s time for students to arm themselves with the ancient strategist’s wisdom.  Do you know a high school or college student seeking the keys to academic success? Look no further. In this week's […]

In my last post, I wrote about the art of shih or strategic advantage. We can learn from the great book of Sun Tzu, The Art of War. The best strategy for success is to take the enemy into account and to try to maneuver him into a weak position. Deception is usually a key […]

Winning is hard. Minimizing the energy needed to win is even harder, but it can be all important, especially in war. You want to win the battle but not if it leaves you too exhausted to reap the fruits of victory. Few understand this better than the master of strategy, Sun Tzu. He wrote the […]

The war in Ukraine is now well into its second year. Commanders, politicians, military analysts, defense contractors, and journalists are all watching and weighing the lessons for the future. What weapons worked and which were mere hype? Are we now in the age of AI battle? Do sanctions work? Ukraine is badly outnumbered but highly […]