PODCAST: Sadly, historical events seem to require a round number of years to draw attention from the public, especially as first-hand memories of the event fade.

Isn’t it funny how a birthday, anniversary, or other milestone can make you reflect?

On the 1st of May, WAR ROOM turns one year old. Hard to believe how we have progressed from just a seed of an idea to a successful outlet for provocative and timely content from across the national security community. The year was not without its challenges. After all, like any one-year old, we have toddled about, bumped into difficulties, fallen down, and left the occasional mess. We’ve managed technological problems, figured out how to moderate comments, and scrambled behind the scenes to get everything posted on schedule.