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For nearly two decades of constant operations during America’s post-9/11 wars, Army special operations forces played a central role at the tip of the spear. But how will they best contribute to future irregu ... Show More
Jan 9
The Future of War Part III: Strategic Sabotage in an Era of Great-Power
Episode 144 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast continues the Future of War series with a sharp focus on strategic sabotage, indirect action, and deterrence below the threshold of armed conflict. The episode centers on “Special Delivery,” a near-future short story by August Cole set ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2020
Stuart Bradin, Global SOF Foundation President and CEO, retired Special Forces
Stuart "Stu" Bradin is the President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation. He retired as a U.S. Army Special Forces colonel in May 2014 after over 32 years of service. Stu’s Special Forces assignments include service with elements of Joint Special Operations Command, as Deputy Di ... Show More
56m 37s
Jul 2019
Une vie dans les forces spéciales : entretien avec l'Amiral Gillier
Pour le dernier épisode de l’année, le Collimateur se tourne vers les forces spéciales, et plus particulièrement les commandos Marine, qui ont connu un regain d’attention à la suite de la disparition en mission de deux nageurs de combat du commando Hubert au Burkina Faso en mai d ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2023
Ep. 350 - Patrick Brown (U.S. Army / The Warrior Alliance)
Patrick Brown joined the Army in 2005 as an Infantryman in the US Army, deploying to multiple combat zones throughout his service. Immediately after service, he became a US Army Survival, Escape, Resistance, Evasion (SERE-C) instructor to soldiers who were at high risk of being c ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 2019
Episode 483: Hunting pirates with Big Phil Campion, Crate Club Academy debrief
Hosting this show is Phil Campion, a veteran of military operations in just about every conflict-prone corner of the world. He served with the Royal Hampshires, passed through Commando and Parachute Regiment selection, before being badged with 22 SAS. He left the British Army in ... Show More
24m 2s
Dec 2020
Jeremy Black, "Tank Warfare" (Indiana UP, 2020)
The story of the battlefield in the 20th century was dominated by a handful of developments. Foremost of these was the introduction and refinement of tanks. In Tank Warfare (Indiana UP, 2020), prominent military historian Professor Jeremy Black offers a comprehensive global accou ... Show More
52m 59s
Apr 2021
Britain shifts its military focus
<p>The UK’s defence forces are slimming down and harnessing the power of AI and satellites to meet the emerging threats of the 21st century. Helen Warrell, the FT’s defence and security editor, talks to General Sir Patrick Sanders, head of the UK’s Strategic Command, about the bi ... Show More
30m 5s