Revolution in Military Affairs

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wargames are all about making decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Army's Multidomain Fires Capability in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Connable, "Russians Do Break: Historical and Cultural Context for a Prospective Ukrainian Victory," War on the Rocks. Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out Bill Murray's podcast, Lessons Lost in Time. You can find it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michael Burgoyne and Albert Marckwardt, "Five Truths of Foreign Area Officers," Joint Forces Quarterly 114 (2024): 108-111. Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reissue from Season 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Azar Gat, The Clausewitz Myth: Or the Emperor's New Clothes. Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Western Way of War (podcast). Link.Western Way of War (book). Link.Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Website.RUSI Journal. Website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You Have to Look Up" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Hackett, Theory of Irregular War (Jefferson, North Carolina: 2024). Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Takach, Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia, and America. Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacie Pettyjohn, Evolution Not Revolution: Drone Warfare in Russia’s 2022 Invasion of Ukraine (Washington, DC: Center for a New American Security, 2024). Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dupuy Institute website: https://www.dupuyinstitute.org/Chris Lawrence's The Battle for Kyiv: The Fight for Ukraine's Capital: HereTrevor Dupuy's Attrition: Forecasting Battle Casualties and Equipment Losses in Modern War: Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part I with the Dupuy Institute's Christopher Lawrence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Discussion on Topics Pertaining to the US Army Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amos C Fox (03 May 2024): "Precision Paradox and Myths of Precision Strike in Modern Armed Conflict," The RUSI Journal, DOI: 10.1080/03071847.2024.2343717Amos 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: 10.1080/09592318.2024.2346128Amos 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Conversation on Contemporary and Future Conflict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Conversation on Modern and Future War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Season 1 Re-Run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"The Tank is Dead … Long Live the Tank: The Persistent Value of Armored Combined Arms Teams in the 21st Century," Military Review. Here, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Robot wars: Autonomous drone swarms and the battlefield of the future," Journal of Strategic Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/01402390.2024.2302585. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Conversation with Michael Kofman on the Russia-Ukraine War and Military Thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Discussion on Contemporary Conflicts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Conversation About Tanks and Tank Warfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Russo-Ukrainian War's 2014-2015 Donbas Campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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