The Strategic Use and Misuse of Emotions: Lessons from the American Civil War

Speakers:
 

Jonathan (Yoni) Shimshoni, Affiliate, MIT Security Studies Program
 

Roger Petersen, Arthur and Sloan Professor of Political Science, MIT Security Studies Program

Shimshoni presented an analysis of the role and impact of collective emotions as these relate to Union strategy and operations vis-a-vis the South. Petersen rejoined with observations of implications for contemporary conflict.