Revolution in Military Affairs

Blitzkrieg and the Russian Art of War with Andrew Monaghan

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Andrew Monaghan's Blitzkrieg and the Russian Art of War at Manchester University Press --- here.

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Tim Sweijs and the Future Challenges of War

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

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Special Iran Update: Joe Funderburke & 'We Bombed the Wrong Target'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:43:53 GMT

You can find Joe Funderburke's "We Bombed the Wrong Target," from Small Wars Journal.

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General (Ret) Nick Carter on the Future of War

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:01:00 GMT

You can find General (Ret) Nick Carter's article on War on the Rocks.

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Major General Curtis Taylor and The Coming Blitzkrieg

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Curt Taylor's article - "The Coming Blitzkrieg: Adapting Armored Formations for the Future of Warfare" in Military Review.

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Gian Pili on Land Warfare and the Philosophy of War, Part II

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

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Gian Pili on Land Warfare and the Philosophy of War, Part I

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

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Samuel Bendett on Drones and the Future of War

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

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Mechanized Warfare and the Future of War

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Scott and Matthew's article at War on the Rocks.

Scott Rutter and Michael Paul, "Why Mechanized Warfare Will Still Be Decisive in the Next Land War," War on the Rocks, 2 January 2026.

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Land Warfare with Professor Christopher Tuck

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Christopher Tuck's book, Understanding Land Warfare, at Amazon.

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Beatrice Heuser on Flawed Strategy and Strategic Forecasting

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Beatrice Heuser's new book Flawed Strategy: Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions on Amazon or via the publisher (Polity).

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Book Release Episode: Multidomain Operations, the Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

In today's episode, Amos discusses his new co-edited book (with Franz-Stefan Gady), Multidomain Operations: The Pursuit of Battlefield Dominance in the 21st Century.

Multidomain Operations is currently the #1 New Release in Military Strategy (Amazon).

The book is available in hardcopy, paperback, and digitally through Kindle.

You can find the book on Amazon and through the publisher, Howgate Publishing.

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Expert Theory, Wargaming, and Immersive Learning

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can learn more about Expert Theory here.

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Jon Lindsay and Cyber Conflict

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can Jon's book, Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft, for free download at the following link: Age of Deception.

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Wilf Owen and Preparing for War

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Wilf's book below:

Euclid's Army: Preparing Land Forces for Warfare Today. Howgate Publishing. 2025.

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Anthony King on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and the Future of War

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Anthony King's books below:

AI, Automation, and War: The Rise of a Military-Tech Complex (Princeton University Press).

Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century (Polity Publishing).

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Franz-Stefan Gady - An Update from Ukraine

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:01:00 GMT

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Michael Kofman - "There is No Free Lunch in Strategy"

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:01:00 GMT

A Russia-Ukraine Update

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Climb to Glory! Mountain Warfare and the US Army's 10th Mountain Division

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You find find Lance's book and Small Wars Journal article below:

Ski, Climb, Fight: The 10th Mountain Division and the Rise of Mountain Warfare (Norman, Oklahoma City Press, 2025).

"Mountain Warfare: 'Fighting' the Mountain to Fight in the Mountains," Small Wars Journal. July 3, 2025.

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The Airborne Mafia: A Conversation with Robert Williams

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Check out Rob's book, The Airborne Mafia: The Paratroopers Who Shaped America's Cold War Army here.

You can find Rob's Small Wars Journal article, "It's Time to Ditch Huntington", here.

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War, Warfare, and Military Thought, Part 3

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Gergely Nemeth, Director of the Defense Innovation Research Institute of Hungary (VIKI)

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Flogging a Dead Horse

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Lt Col Rob Malcolm on Maneuver Warfare

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War, Warfare, and Military Thought, Part 2

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Continuing the Conversation of Gergely Nemeth, Director of VIKI

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Michael Kofman on the Russo-Ukraine War and the State of Military Thought

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:01:00 GMT

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War, Warfare, and Military Thought, Part 1

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Gergely Nemeth, Director of Hungary's Defense Innovation Research Institute (VIKI)

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Professionals Talk Logistics

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

You can find Steve and Jon's book at Howgate Publishing's website.

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Drone Warfare in the 21st Century

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with AimLock's Bryan Bockmon

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Arctic Warfare with the 11th Airborne Division

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Colonel Christopher Brawley

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Ukraine's Operation Spider Web

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Doug's Small Wars Journal article - "Ukraine's Long-Range Operations: Lessons from Desert Pioneers" - at this link.

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Drones and the 21st Century Battlefield with Ben Levinson

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

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The Russia-Ukraine War, Drone Warfare, and RMAs

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Nolan Peterson's latest article in Small Wars Journal - "Toward a New Understanding of Air Dominance" - at this link.

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Ground Combat with Ben Connable

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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* Special Ukraine War Update * A Conversation with Christopher Miller

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Christopher Miller's The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine on Amazon.

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Civil-Military Relations with Frank Sobchak

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Read Frank's article "Civil Military Relations in the United States" at Small Wars Journal.

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Sensors from Space to Mud

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Andrew Evans, Director of the US Army's ISR Task Force

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Artificial Intelligence - A Modern Manhattan Project

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Check out EdgeRunner AI.

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Candace Rondeaux on the Russia-Ukraine War and Putin's Sledgehammer

Mon, 12 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Candace's new book Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia's Collapse Into Mercenary Chaos here.

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III Armored Corps and America's Hammer

Mon, 05 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Lieutenant General Kevin Admiral

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Jim Storr on War and Warfare in the Twentieth Century

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT

You can find Jim Storr's War and Warfare in the Twentieth Century on Amazon or at Howgate Publishing.

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Raphael Cohen and the False Promise of Strategic Bombing

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can find Raphael's article in Foreign Affairs at this link.

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A Discussion on Strategy with Coach Willie Fritz, University of Houston Football Coach

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:01:00 GMT

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Crossover Episode with the Max and Tony from the Underground Strategy Podcast

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:58:24 GMT

Check out Underground Strategy: https://undergroundstrategy.com/

Check out the Underground Strategy podcast here: https://undergroundstrategy.com/podcast/

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Crossover Episode with the Max and Tony from the Underground Strategy Podcast

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:01:00 GMT

You can find the Underground Strategy podcast here: UGS podcast.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War Through the Lens of Russian Military Thought

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:01:00 GMT

A Conversation with Kris Jojart

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Making Sense of Proxy War with Natalia Tellidou

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:01:00 GMT

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A Discussion on Writing with Trent Lythgoe

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs podcast, we sit down with Dr. Trent Lythgoe, Associate Professor of Military Studies and the Fox Connor Chair of Leadership Studies at the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College. Dr. Lythgoe is a key leader in the Army’s initiative to reinvigorate professional writing across the force, encouraging soldiers and leaders to contribute to the discourse shaping the profession of arms.

Dr. Lythgoe shares his insights into what makes writing impactful, emphasizing his three pillars: value, credibility, and clarity. He offers practical advice on how to develop your voice as a writer, navigate the challenges of criticism, and approach writing as an iterative process that sharpens ideas and communication.

We also explore the Army’s efforts to strengthen its journal system through the Harding Project, aiming to foster robust and meaningful dialogue among soldiers and leaders.

Dr. Lythgoe discusses how commanders can encourage writing within their units and the importance of creating a culture that values intellectual contribution.

Whether you’re a seasoned author or just beginning your writing journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you hone your skills and make your voice heard.

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James Patton Rogers on Drone and Precision Warfare

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Join us for an engaging episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs podcast as we sit down with Dr. James Rogers, Executive Director of the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute and an authority on drones, disruptive technology, and the evolution of warfare. Dr. Rogers brings a wealth of expertise from his roles as NATO Country Director for the Full Spectrum Drone Warfare Project and advisor to entities like the UN Security Council, UK Parliament, and EU Commission.

In this episode, Dr. Rogers delves into his groundbreaking work, including his books Precision: A History of American Airpower and The De Gruyter Handbook of Drone Warfare. He unpacks the evolution of drone technology across three drone ages, exploring its profound implications for modern and future conflicts. From the historical roots of precision bombing to the alarming proliferation of drones among state and non-state actors, Dr. Rogers provides a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges ahead.

We also discuss his journey as host of the Warfare podcast, his work in tech policy, and his perspective on the ethical dilemmas surrounding autonomous weapons. Don't miss this in-depth conversation that bridges history, technology, and the future of warfare.

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Adam Taliaferro and Wargaming

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Wargames are all about making decisions.

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The 56th Artillery Command with MG John Rafferty

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:07:32 GMT

The US Army's Multidomain Fires Capability in Europe

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Jeff Kubiak and Sun Devil Opportunities

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:01:15 GMT

In this episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs podcast, host Amos Fox welcomes Dr. Jeff Kubiak, a professor of practice at Arizona State University (ASU) and director of future security education. Dr. Kubiak, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with a distinguished career in strategy and military academia, shares insights into his journey from military service to civilian academia and his current work at ASU.

Dr. Kubiak discusses the evolution of the Master of Arts in Global Security (MAGS) program at ASU, which he helped establish in 2017. The program is designed to provide a broad understanding of security issues, ranging from armed conflict to global economics and environmental security. With over 400 graduates, the online, practitioner-driven program emphasizes flexibility, academic rigor, and engagement with leading experts like Peter Singer, David Kilcullen, and Candace Rondeaux.

The conversation also highlights ASU's Future Security Initiative (FSI), a multidisciplinary effort that focuses on addressing complex security challenges. Dr. Kubiak outlines FSI’s contributions, including partnerships with the Department of Defense and the State Department and its role in revitalizing Small Wars Journal.

The episode underscores ASU's inclusive approach to education and its commitment to innovation in the security field.

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P.W. Singer and the Power of Useful Fiction

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:01:11 GMT

In this episode of the Revolution Military Affairs Podcast, we sit down with Peter Singer, renowned author of Ghost Fleet and LikeWar, and a thought leader in exploring the future of war and security. Peter discusses "useful fiction," a powerful method blending rigorous nonfiction analysis with storytelling to communicate complex insights about future conflict and competition. By creating engaging narratives, useful fiction transforms dense concepts like military strategy and emerging technologies into relatable and actionable ideas.

Peter shares how this approach has been used in projects for clients such as NATO and U.S. Special Operations Command. From scenarios addressing contested logistics to narrative-driven accompaniments for doctrine like FM 3-0, useful fiction helps leaders visualize and internalize strategic principles. Singer emphasizes the importance of grounding these stories in reality—technology must be feasible and set within the next generation, adhering to the "no vaporware rule."

The conversation touches on institutional reluctance to embrace change, the need to adapt in an era of multi-domain operations, and the lessons history teaches about innovation and resistance. With humor and depth, Peter explains how stories help us not just imagine the future, but prepare for it. A must-listen for military thinkers and strategists!

Visit Useful Fiction at the following link: https://useful-fiction.com/about-us/

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Mike Kofman on the Russo-Ukrainian War

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:19 GMT

In this episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs Podcast, host Amos Fox welcomes Mike Kofman, Senior Fellow in the Russia Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and its strategic implications. Kofman, a leading expert on Russian and Eurasian military dynamics, provides critical insights into the trajectory of the conflict and the evolving tactics and technologies on both sides.

Kofman discusses the challenges Ukraine faces, including the struggle to stabilize the front lines, particularly in the Donetsk region, and the broader implications of manpower and mobilization failures. He highlights Russia’s tactical adjustments, such as its reliance on dispersed infantry and small-scale assaults, rather than large-scale operations, which are constrained by resource and leadership deficiencies. Both sides are innovating in drone warfare and electronic warfare (EW), creating a high-tech “cat-and-mouse” dynamic on the battlefield.

The conversation also delves into broader strategic takeaways, emphasizing the importance of force structure, mobilization, and reconstitution in sustained conflict. Kofman critiques common misconceptions about “revolutionary” military advancements, stressing that meaningful change requires adapting force structure and operational concepts. This episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of modern warfare and the lessons militaries must learn for the future.

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Fear and Loathing in Ukraine (and Russia)

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:01:44 GMT

Ben Connable, "Russians Do Break: Historical and Cultural Context for a Prospective Ukrainian Victory," War on the Rocks. Link.

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Amos & Bill Talk Conflict Realism

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:01:35 GMT

Check out Bill Murray's podcast, Lessons Lost in Time. You can find it here.

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The US Army's Harding Project

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:01:39 GMT

Check out the Harding Project's substack here: https://www.hardingproject.com/

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The Five Truths of Foreign Area Officers

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:01:04 GMT

Michael Burgoyne and Albert Marckwardt, "Five Truths of Foreign Area Officers," Joint Forces Quarterly 114 (2024): 108-111. Link.

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Dan Altman on Fait Accompli and Other International Relations Topics

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:01:20 GMT

Reissue from Season 3

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Azar Gat and the Clausewitz Myth

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:01:03 GMT

Azar Gat, The Clausewitz Myth: Or the Emperor's New Clothes. Link.

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Peter Roberts on the Western Way of War

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:01:27 GMT

Western Way of War (podcast). Link.

Western Way of War (book). Link.

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Website.

RUSI Journal. Website.

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Jim Greer and the Air-Ground Littoral

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:01:28 GMT

"You Have to Look Up"

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Jonathan Hackett on Irregular War

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:01:14 GMT

Jonathan Hackett, Theory of Irregular War (Jefferson, North Carolina: 2024). Link.

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George Takach and Cold War 2.0

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:01:45 GMT

George Takach, Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia, and America. Link.

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Stacie Pettyjohn on the Evolution - Not Revolution - of Drone Warfare

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:01:04 GMT

Stacie Pettyjohn, Evolution Not Revolution: Drone Warfare in Russia’s 2022 Invasion of Ukraine (Washington, DC: Center for a New American Security, 2024). Link.

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Jeff Meiser on Strategy

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:01:52 GMT

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Michel Paradis and The Light of Battle

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:01:03 GMT

The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower (Link)

"On D-Day, the US Conquered the British Empire," Atlantic, June 3, 2024. (Link)

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Christopher Lawrence, Part II: Russia-Ukraine War

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:01:35 GMT

The Dupuy Institute website: https://www.dupuyinstitute.org/

Chris Lawrence's The Battle for Kyiv: The Fight for Ukraine's Capital: Here

Trevor Dupuy's Attrition: Forecasting Battle Casualties and Equipment Losses in Modern War: Here

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Christopher Lawrence, Part I: The Battle for Kyiv

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:01:57 GMT

Part I with the Dupuy Institute's Christopher Lawrence

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Mick Ryan on Strategy and the Russo-Ukrainian War, Part II

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:01:54 GMT

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Mick Ryan on Strategy and the Russo-Ukrainian War, Part I

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:01:11 GMT

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Coffee Talk with Chris Coglianese, Part II

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:03:31 GMT

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Coffee Talk with Chris Coglianese

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:03:02 GMT

A Discussion on Topics Pertaining to the US Army

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Frank Hoffman, Part II

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:01:41 GMT

Amos Fox, "Cutting Our Feet to Fit the Shoes An Analysis of Mission Command in the U.S. Army," Military Review, Vol. 97, no. 1 (2017): 49-57. https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/military-review/Archives/English/MilitaryReview_2017228_art011.pdf

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Frank Hoffman on the Four Frames of War, Part I

Mon, 27 May 2024 05:01:35 GMT

Amos C Fox (03 May 2024): "Precision Paradox and Myths of Precision Strike in Modern Armed Conflict," The RUSI Journal, DOI: 10.1080/03071847.2024.2343717

Amos C. Fox (01 May 2024): "The Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘You might not be interested in attrition, but attrition is interested in you’," Small Wars & Insurgencies, DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2024.2346128

Amos C. Fox: The Principles for the Future of Warfare & Stand-Off Warfare, Association of the United States Army Landpower Essay No. 24-2 (April 2024). https://www.ausa.org/publications/principles-future-warfare-and-stand-warfare

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Sasho Todorov on Trevor Dupuy and First Battles

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:03:28 GMT

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Daniel Byman on Proxy Wars and Armed Conflict

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:01:13 GMT

Amos Fox, "Precision Paradox and Myths of Precision Strike in Modern Armed Conflict," RUSI Journal (2024). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03071847.2024.2343717.

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Sean McFate on Combined Arms and the Future of War

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:01:23 GMT

A Conversation on Contemporary and Future Conflict

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Franz-Stefan Gady and De-Clausewitzifying War?

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:05:00 GMT

A Conversation on Modern and Future War

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Dominika Kunertova and Drone Realism

Thu, 09 May 2024 05:01:12 GMT

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Andrew Carr and Problem-Based Strategy

Mon, 06 May 2024 05:30:23 GMT

In this episode of the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast, Dr. Andrew Carr discusses his paper "Strategy as Problem Solving: A Framework for Understanding the Changing Character of Contemporary Competition." The paper examines how great power competition in the 21st century is different from traditional geopolitical competition and argues that a new approach to strategy is needed to address these challenges. Dr. Carr also discusses the role of strategy in addressing specific problems and the importance of asking good questions in the process. Carr defines strategy as problem-solving in complex systems and argues that strategists need to focus on diagnosing problems rather than setting goals. Carr posits that the term "strategy" has become an overused buzzword and proposes a redefinition that centers on problem-solving and harnessing complexity science. Carr also discusses the idea of strategy as problem solving a methodology that differs from traditional approaches to teaching strategy. He also discusses ways to teach this methodology, including the use of case studies and the need for active learning in professional education.

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Defeat Webs and Bases of Power with Bill Murray

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:12:02 GMT

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Mauro Gilli and a Discussion on Drone Warfare

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:23:55 GMT

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Dmitri Alperovitch and World on the Brink

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:02:29 GMT

The current strategic competition between the US and China resembles the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. Both sides are engaged in an arms race, a space race, and economic warfare. The potential flashpoint for a major conflict is Taiwan, which is crucial for both sides due to its strategic geographic location and symbolic value. Unlike the Soviet Union, China is a long-standing civilization and is not likely to collapse, making the strategy for winning the Cold War more complex.

In this episode, Amos and Dimitri Alperovitch, author of "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China for the Race of the 21st Century," discusses the importance of understanding the history and destiny of Taiwan within the context of US-China relations. Alperovitch also shares the five reasons why Taiwan matters to China: history, destiny, security, geography, and ego. Alperovitch argues that prioritizing the US's focus on China is essential in preventing conflict and ensuring victory. This is a terrific discussion that you do not want to miss.

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Christopher Tuck on Systems Theory and Maneuver Warfare

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:40:53 GMT

A Season 1 Re-Run

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Jack Watling on the Future of Warfare and the Russian Military

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:08:36 GMT

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Preventing Civilian Casualties in War with Sahr Muhammedally

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:22:33 GMT

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Precisioning Our Way Out of the Close Fight with John Nimmons

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:15:28 GMT

"The Tank is Dead … Long Live the Tank: The Persistent Value of Armored Combined Arms Teams in the 21st Century," Military Review. Here,

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Dan Altman on Trip Wires and Faits Accompli

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:41:34 GMT

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Anthony King on Robot Wars and Thoughts on Russia-Ukraine

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:31:23 GMT

"Robot wars: Autonomous drone swarms and the battlefield of the future," Journal of Strategic Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/01402390.2024.2302585.

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Michael Kofman on Attrition, Doodling Range Rings, and Magical Thinking in Modern War

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:30:11 GMT

A Conversation with Michael Kofman on the Russia-Ukraine War and Military Thought

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Shashank Joshi on Russia, Ukraine, and Armed Conflict

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:12:48 GMT

A Discussion on Contemporary Conflicts

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The Tank is Dead? With Jeremy Black

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:15:45 GMT

A Conversation About Tanks and Tank Warfare

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The Absurdity of War Gets Overlooked with Henry Langston

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:14:04 GMT

The Russo-Ukrainian War's 2014-2015 Donbas Campaign

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It Takes a Land Force to Defeat a Land Force: Russo-Ukrainian War Assessment

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:40 GMT

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Military Strategy is Under Developed with Professor Jeff Meiser

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:19:53 GMT

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We Are In a Data War with Mike Betzer

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:44 GMT

Hypergiant Episode #4

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The Battlefield is Dead with Antoine Bousquet

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:30:45 GMT

Antoine Bousquet, The Scientific Way of Warfare: Order and Chaos on the Battlefields of Modernity.

Antoine Bousquet, "The Battlefield is Dead," Aeon.

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CJADC2 and Artificial Intelligence with Quentin Donnellan

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:10:47 GMT

Episode 3 of the Hypergiant Series

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Urban Warfare, Sieges, and IHL

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:30:16 GMT

A Conversation with Abby Zeith

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Russia, Ukraine, and Conflict Analysis

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:30:57 GMT

Part II with Professor Paul Poast

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Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence with Jay McGuire and Mike Van Lent

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:20:17 GMT

Episode 2 of the Hypergiant Series

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Alliances and Proxies with Professor Paul Poast

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:33:50 GMT

Part I with University of Chicago Professor Paul Poast

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AI is Just Data with Mike Betzer

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:21:43 GMT

Hypergiant - Turning Data into Action

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Alternative Cold War Strategies with Lukas Mengelkamp

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:07:57 GMT

Maneuver Warfare, AirLand Battle, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall

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The Canadian Army Journal (CAJ) with Dr Aditi Malhotra

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:31:46 GMT

Canadian Army Journal. Here

Indian in the Indo-Pacific: Understanding India's Security Orientation Towards Southeast and East Asia. Here

Understanding Security Role Evolution of US, China, and India. Here

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Continued Conversation with Chris Denzel, Part II

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:34:00 GMT

"Maneuver Warfare is Just Operational Art," Proceedings. Link.

Amos Fox, "A Solution Looking for a Problem: Illuminating Misconceptions in Maneuver Warfare Doctrine," Armor Magazine. Link.

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Dead Men Have No Will with Chris Denzel

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:31:16 GMT

Maneuver Warfare Is Just Operational Art

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Getting the Big Ideas Right with General (Retired) David Petraeus

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:30:13 GMT

A Conversation on Leading Organizational Change

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George Patton during World War II

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:30:54 GMT

Patton at the Battle of the Bulge: How the General's Tanks Turned the Tide at Bastogne. Link

Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar. Link.

Leo Barron's website. Link.

Paul G. Munch, "Patton's staff and the Battle of the Bulge," Military Review, Vol. LXX, no. 2 (1990). Link.

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Doctrine Man, Strategy, and the School of Advanced Military Studies

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:30:52 GMT

A Conversation with Doctrine Man (Steve Leonard)

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Ukraine Update with Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:55 GMT

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Season Wrap Up

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:16:59 GMT

Bringing Season 1 to a Close

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Insurgents are among us, with Dr. John Nagl

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:30:40 GMT

A Discussion on creating organizational change

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You Have to Be a Non-Conformist to be a Good Strategist, with Bill Murray

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:30:55 GMT

A Discussion on Strategy and the Russo-Ukrainian War

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Time is Fundamentally an Ordering Process with Andrew Carr

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:30:21 GMT

Andrew Carr & Benjamin Walsh (2022) The Fabian strategy: How to trade space for time, Comparative Strategy, 41:1, 78-96, DOI: 10.1080/01495933.2021.2017749

Andrew Carr (2021) It’s about time: Strategy and temporal phenomena, Journal of Strategic Studies, 44:3, 303-324, DOI: 10.1080/01402390.2018.1529569

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Applied History with Professor of the Armies, Dr. Nate Jennings

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:30:37 GMT

Nathan Jennings, Riding for the Lone Star: Frontier Cavalry and the Texas Way of War, 1822-1865.

Amos Fox, Nathan Jennings, and Adam Taliaferro, "The US Army is Wrong on Future War," Modern War Institute.

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Firepower Truly Matters with Michael Kofman

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:15:11 GMT

An Update on the Russo-Ukrainian War

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A Russo-Ukrainian War Update with Franz-Stefan Gady

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:30:49 GMT

Franz-Stefan Gady, "There Are No Game Changing Weapons for Ukraine," Foreign Policy, 14 September 2023.

Franz-Stefan Gady and Michael Kofman, "Ukraine's Strategy of Attrition," Survival, Vol. 65, no. 2 (2023).

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Maneuver Warfare: Doctrine or Dogma

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:27 GMT

A Discussion on Military Thinking with Professor Heather Venables

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Proxy Wars with Professor Vladimir Rauta

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:30:31 GMT

Routledge Handbook of Proxy Wars (London: Routledge, 2023)

Vladimir Rauta (2021) Framers, founders, and reformers: Three generations of proxy war research, Contemporary Security Policy, 42:1, 113-134.

Vladimir Rauta (2021) ‘Proxy War’ - A Reconceptualisation, Civil Wars, 23:1, 1-24.

Vladimir Rauta (2020): Proxy Warfare and the Future of Conflict: Take Two, The RUSI Journal.

Vladimir Rauta (2023) International Security, Vol. 47, No. 4 (Spring 2023), 107–146.

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The Legitimacy of Drone Warfare

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:30:48 GMT

Books:

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Don't Be a Farnsworth, with Pat Donahoe, Part II

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:30:47 GMT

The Battle of Musiyeeb, Leadership Lessons, and MilTwitter

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Systems Warfare and Maneuver with Dr. Chris Tuck

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:30:55 GMT

Understanding Land Warfare (London: Routledge, 2022).

"The Future of Manoeuvre Warfare," in Mikael Weissmann and Niklas Nilsson ed., Advanced Land Warfare: Tactics and Operations (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2023).

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Don't Be a Farnsworth

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

"The Making of a General: Ike, the Tank, and the Interwar Years": https://armyhistory.org/the-making-of-a-general-ike-the-tank-and-the-interwar-years/

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Where Have All the Theorists Gone?

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:28:58 GMT

J.F.C. Fuller, The Foundations of the Science of War

(https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/combat-studies-institute/csi-books/Foundationsof-Science-of-War.pdf)

Brian Holden Reid, J.F.C. Fuller Military Thinker

(https://www.amazon.com/JFC-Fuller-Military-Thinker-Strategic/dp/0333530144)

Tim Holden, Cautionary Tales, Episode 6: How Britain Invented, Then Ignored Blitzkrieg

(https://omny.fm/shows/cautionary-tales-with-tim-harford/how-britain-invented-then-ignored-blitzkrieg)

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The Future of Armed Conflict with Dr. Anthony King

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:27 GMT

Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century
Command: The Twenty-First Century General
'Urban Insurgency in the Twenty-First Century: Smaller Militaries and Increased Conflict in Cities,' International Affairs 98:2 (2022).
'Will Inter-State War Take Place in Cities?', Journal of Strategic Studies 45:1 (2022).

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Drones, AI, and the Future of Conflict with Dr. Kerry Chavez

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:27 GMT

"Emulating Underdogs: Tactical Drones in the Russo-Ukrainian War," Contemporary Security Policy (2023), https://doi.org/10.1080/13523260.2023.2257964.

"Learning on the Fly: Drones in the Russo-Ukrainian War," Arms Control Today (January/February 2023), https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2023-01/features/learning-fly-drones-russian-ukrainian-war.

https://kerrychavez.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Chavez-UAS-in-Urban-Attacks.pdf

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Military Theory and the Death of the Wehrmacht

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:25 GMT

Text used in this podcast:

Robert Citino, Death of the Wehrmacht: The German Campaigns of 1942 (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 2007).

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On Sieges

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:15:19 GMT

Exploring the role of sieges in modern, and future armed conflict.

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Centers of Gravity

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:19 GMT

Moving Beyond Mechanical Metaphors

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Liddell Hart and the The Ghost of Napoleon

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:19:14 GMT

Books discussed in this episode:

B.H. Liddell Hart, The Ghost of Napoleon (London: Faber and Faber, 1933).
Carl von Clausewitz, On War (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1984).

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Maneuver Warfare: Theory and Practice

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:37:52 GMT

Books and articles mentioned in this production:

William Lind, Maneuver Warfare Handbook (London: Routledge, 1985).
Christopher Tuck, Understanding Land Warfare (London: Routledge, 2014).
Robert Leonhard, The Art of Maneuver: Maneuver Warfare Theory and AirLand Battle (New York: Random House Publishing, 1994).
Edward Luttwak, "The American Style of Warfare and the Military Balance," Survival Vol. 21, no. 2 (1979).
Edward Luttwak, "The Operational Level of War," International Security, Vol. 5, no. 3 (Winter, 1980-1981).

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Podcast Trailer

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:31:32 GMT

Welcome to "Revolution in Military Affairs," a podcast that plunges into the heart of contemporary conflict. 'Revolution in Military Affairs' is an intellectual expedition through the ever-evolving world of international relations, military strategy, military theory, and the future of armed conflict. 'Revolution in Military Affairs' explores the marketplace of ideas reshaping the world of military strategy, while embracing the belief that the science of war exceeds the bounds of ideology.

In this podcast, we'll delve into a wide array of topics, from innovative forms of warfighting to the clandestine realm of proxy wars, and the brutality of urban warfare that continues to shape the world today. 'Revolution in Military Affairs' dissects military theory and its evolution. This podcast examines the great strategic minds who have laid the foundation for modern military thought, and discusses how their wisdom applies to the complex challenges of our time.

'Revolution in Military Affairs' engages in riveting conversations with experts, military leaders, and scholars from around the globe. The discussions will dissect the pressing issues that shape our world, from geopolitics to emerging technologies, all within the context of military strategy.

Whether you're a seasoned strategist, an inquisitive mind, or simply intrigued by the dynamics of contemporary conflict, 'Revolution in Military Affairs' is your compass to navigate the intricate world of warfare and strategy.

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