
Our thinking about defence and security is shaped by ideas. What we see depends on our vantage point and the lenses we apply to the world. Governments, military and business leaders are seeking to maximise the value they gain from scarce resources by becoming more 'strategic'. Standing on the shoulders of the giants of strategy from the past helps us see further and more clearly into the future. T... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Britain was not ready for the First World War but some key, if embryonic, plans and capabilities proved vital. Sir Hew Strachan discusses the lessons for today.
With concerns rising about how ready Western nations are for the risk of war in Europe,... more
Professor Michael Epkenhans describes how Otto von Bismarck's adroit use of war, realpolitik and the harnessing all levers of state power unified the German nation.
Otto von Bismarck, Prussian Chancellor and – after 1871 – the leading political fig... more
Innovation has long been a Western strategy, but how can it be made effective against an industrially and economically strong China? Dame Fiona Murray explains.
A defining feature of the West's Cold War approach to the Soviet Union was leveraging i... more
The National Army Museum's Justin Maciejewski reveals how General Bagnall's far-reaching reforms transformed the British Army for war against the USSR.
By the 1980s, General (later Field Marshal) Sir Nigel Bagnall GCB CVO MC and bar (1927-2002) fel... more
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Excellent pods with two top notch moderators, Professor Heuser has written extensively on strategy and gets the most out of a wide range of speakers.
What a privilege to listen to these conversations so expertly guided by Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill
A great pod, genuinely informative and well presented. Far better than the rambling, ambiguous chatter which was the Western Way of War series.
Loved Beatrice’s Evolution pf Strategy. This is an excellent resource that I’ll be using for my latest book!
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This series focuses on the exploration of strategic ideas in the context of defense and security, integrating historical perspectives with modern applications. It engages leaders, practitioners, and scholars in discussions about significant thinkers and their influences on contemporary strategy. Key themes often include military leadership, the evolution of strategic thought, and the relationship between culture and strategy, particularly in respect to international relations and military history. Unique to this series is its emphasis on drawing parallels between historical and present-day strategic challenges, offering insights that are applicable in various sectors including government and business.
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Recent guests on Talking Strategy include:
1. Professor Michael Epkenhans
2. Dame Fiona Murray
3. Justin Maciejewski
4. Dr. Martin Robson
5. Lori Robinson
6. Edward Luce
7. Baron Mervyn King
8. Dr. Fiona Hill
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