General Randy A. George is the 41st Army Chief of Staff, making him a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Army. He enlisted in the Army decades ago, has commanded at all levels, and deployed to war multiple times.
What are America’s adversaries up to, and what lessons can be drawn from the conflicts in Ukraine and ... Show More
Nov 22
DJT and the VIP (Very Important Prince)
<p>President Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, A.K.A. MbS, a royal welcome to Washington. But beyond the flashy diplomacy, quite a lot of business was transacted. Host Cliff May is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown to discuss the visit, the future of U.S.–Saudi relat ... Show More
49m 38s
Jan 2024
David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts on Conflict, War, and Debate
Debate is a form of conflict that is played out through civility, and the capability to exchange ideas with people we disagree with. But what leads leaders and countries to fall into conflict? In this conversation with Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus and historian Lor ... Show More
53m 15s
Oct 4
Extra: Sec. Hegseth's War On Military 'Wokeness'
This past week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. commanders at the Marine Base in Quantico, Virginia, calling for a renewed focus on discipline and elevated standards in basic training. He complained that the military has spent the past few years putting too much ... Show More
21m 23s
Aug 2024
Frontline special - former US army commander Ben Hodges
In this extended Frontline conversation, the former commander of the US army in Europe - Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, explains how Kyiv’s forces have been underestimated - and why a ‘slow, chaotic reaction’ by the Kremlin will sustain the Ukrainian incursion.
The World in 10 is ... Show More
27m 8s
Apr 2025
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged? In this episode: Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism. Glenn Diesen, Professor, ... Show More
25m 6s
Aug 13
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Leadership in a changing world
In this episode of Beyond Markets, Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer, speaks with General David H. Petraeus, Partner at KKR and former US Army General, about leadership lessons from his distinguished military career and how they translate to the corporate world. ... Show More
39m 17s
Apr 2024
Technology and the Future of Land Warfare
Technology is rapidly changing the modern battlefield, making it crucial for armies to adapt how they think, fight, and train. But what should that adaptation look like? How can the US Army, for example, evolve at the tactical level to both meet the challenges and leverage the op ... Show More
1h 2m