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The Rational Actor Model (E139)

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare by Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant

Jun 9, 202610:33Government & Organizations

Since at least the 1940’s, policy and strategic thinking uses the so-called rational actor model in determining what competitors and partners may do, how to respond to them, and how they may react in return. Even conside...

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The Rational Actor Model (E139) is an episode from The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare by Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant. Since at least the 1940’s, policy and strategic thinking uses the so-called rational actor model...

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Published Jun 9, 2026, 10:33 long, audio available.

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