Interview with General Jim Mattis

Jim Mattis is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general. He served as the 26th United States Secretary of Defense.

“The Tyranny of the Here and Now”

Max Raskin: From your reading lists as a commander, it’s clear that you were concerned with terror and have lots of recommendations on Islam and the Middle East. But as new threats emerge and evolve, how do you get up to speed and stay smart on them?

Jim Mattis: As a leader – whether you're a second lieutenant in the infa…