Episode 102 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how special operations forces can disrupt the strategic designs of Washington’s adversaries.
Our guests begin with an in-depth discussion on civil-military relations, examining the relationship between SOL/IC and SOCOM. They then discuss the unique capabilities that special operations forces bring to the ... 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
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
Feb 2020
Of Nightclub Bouncers and Arms Control
“Policies today are geared toward power, strength and pushing back. They are not geared toward talking to each other, and that is the prerequisite for arms control”. For Ulrich Kuehn, our guest on War & Peace this week, we have entered an age of regression of predictability in th ... Show More
26m 47s
Aug 2021
33 Strategies Of War (Part 2)
Success and failures in life are often determined by our ability to manage conflicts. When conflict arises, what is your response? If we aren’t dealing with conflict rationally, it could very well make the situation worse. When you are forced to fight, you can aim for the ‘Strate ... Show More
35m 21s