The US military and those of its allies are faced with the challenges of shifting focus toward great power competition while still maintaining the ability to counter threats on the fringes. Where does the Army fit in this new strategic landscape? What are the broader implications for land forces? What constitutes success in competition? And what role does ir ... Show More
Jun 2024
The Harding Project and Army Professional Writing
Last September, the Harding Project launched with the objective of renewing professional writing in the US Army. A priority of General Randy George, the Army chief of staff, the project is built on the premise that professional discourse will produce a more ready force, one prepa ... Show More
39m 21s
Jun 2024
Public Opinion and the Use of Force
Every four years, Americans choose a new commander-in-chief. US presidents have significant authority to use force, manage a global network of alliances and partnerships, as well as direct American grand strategy. How do voters decide who they want to be commander-in-chief? To ex ... Show More
55m 39s
May 2023
The Cyber-SOF-Space Triad and the Future of Army Special Operations
Be sure to visit the Irregular Warfare Initiative website to see all of the new articles, podcast episodes, and other content the IWI team is producing! For nearly two decades of constant operations during America’s post-9/11 wars, Army special operations forces played a central ... Show More
54m 3s
Jan 2025
FTS: AAI - The View from the Pentagon: What's Next In the Mideast, Ukraine, on China and on AI?
Original air date: January 22, 2024
Has the US response to attacks on our troops and ships, been adequate? Are the attacks against Houthis too little too late...or the start down a slippery slope to another military quagmire? What if our aid to Ukraine dries up? Is the Pentagon l ... Show More
42m 52s