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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

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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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Recent Guests

Professor Michael Epkenhans
Former Director of the Otto von Bismarck Foundation and expert on German history
Bundeswehr's Military History Research Office
Episode: S6E9: The Iron Chancellor: Otto von Bismarck's Unification of Germany
Dame Fiona Murray
William Porter 1967 Professor of Entrepreneurship at MIT and Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: S6E8: Prioritising Innovation: Creating a Secure and Resilient Ecosystem
Justin Maciejewski
Brigadier retired, Director of the National Army Museum in London
National Army Museum
Episode: S6E7: Strategic Transformation of the Army: General Sir Nigel Bagnall
Dr. Martin Robson
An associate professor in strategic studies specializing in naval and military history
University of Exeter
Episode: S6E6: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson: Building a Warrior Culture
Lori Robinson
Retired four-star general with extensive experience in strategic leadership and defense.
Brookings Institution, KornFerry
Episode: S6E5: Strategy Amidst Complexity: Gen.(retd) Lori Robinson
Edward Luce
US National Editor and columnist of the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: S6E4: US Cold War Endgame Strategy: Zbigniew Brzezinski, with Edward Luce
Baron Mervyn King
Former Governor of the Bank of England and economist
Episode: S6E3: Lord Mervyn King: Effective Strategy for Radical Uncertainty
Dr. Fiona Hill
Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, former Deputy Assistant to the President on the US National Security Council
Brookings Institution
Episode: S6E2: Europe's Security: Squeezed Between Russia and the US?
Professor Walter M. Hudson
Expert on strategy, strategic leadership, and economics, former US Army officer
Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
Episode: S6E1: Project Solarium: Dwight D. Eisenhower's Approach to Strategy Making

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Paul O'Neill
Co-host with extensive experience in defense and strategy, known for his leadership role at the Royal United Services Institute.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Quality Content

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    george_51
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Brilliant and accessible

    What a privilege to listen to these conversations so expertly guided by Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leicalily
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Scholarly and enjoyable

    A great pod, genuinely informative and well presented. Far better than the rambling, ambiguous chatter which was the Western Way of War series.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Henry de Grosmont
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Brilliant for Strategic Theorists

    Loved Beatrice’s Evolution pf Strategy. This is an excellent resource that I’ll be using for my latest book!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxmckeown
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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A great pod, genuinely informative and well presented. Far better than the rambling, ambiguous chatter which was the Western Way of War series.
What a privilege to listen to these conversations so expertly guided by Beatrice Heuser and Paul O'Neill.
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.
Loved Beatrice's Evolution of Strategy. This is an excellent resource that I'll be using for my latest book!

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S6E9: The Iron Chancellor: Otto von Bismarck's Unification of Germany
Q: Was Bismarck's strategic leadership authoritarian?
Yes, Bismarck believed he was the only one who knew what was best for Germany, leading him to dismiss other political perspectives.
S6E9: The Iron Chancellor: Otto von Bismarck's Unification of Germany
Q: Was Bismarck the proverbial Prussian Juncker?
Yes, he was a Prussian Juncker, but he differed from many in his class by recognizing the need for change and modernization in response to revolutionary ideas.
S6E8: Prioritising Innovation: Creating a Secure and Resilient Ecosystem
Q: What do countries need to do to get from incubating the idea and to turning it into the kind of scale that you're talking about?
Countries need access to capital and a willingness to facilitate contracts with startups, promoting their growth from SMEs to scale-ups.
S6E8: Prioritising Innovation: Creating a Secure and Resilient Ecosystem
Q: How do you see cooperation working when there are inevitably questions of intellectual property amongst commercial entities?
NATO has set up entities to support allied nations in innovation while allowing startups to keep their intellectual property, promoting cooperation and development.
S6E7: Strategic Transformation of the Army: General Sir Nigel Bagnall
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how he goes about implementing these changes?
Bagnall effectively role-modeled change, created conviction among his team, and established processes and skills aligned with his vision.

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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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