"We Will Have To Fight For Our Very Existence" | Jim Molan
January 2, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this historical clip, the late Jim Molan, a former senator and military leader, reflects on how fragile modern societies are. He explores why strength deters conflict and why the greatest threats often go unseen until it is too late.
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The late Jim Molan's military service included a broad range of command and staff appointments in operations, training, staff, and military diplomacy. His career saw him deployed to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, East Timor, Malaysia, Germany, the US, and Iraq, where he served as Chief of Operations for Coalition forces in 2004.
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