Hostile Influencing and Finland’s Vulnerabilities
This episode explores Finland's struggle against escalating hybrid threats, including Russian GPS jamming, disinformation, and democratic vulnerabilities. Tune in for insights on national resilience, ...
18 Apr 202512min
Waterborne Assault: A Constant in Both Irregular and Conventional War
In this episode, we examine overlooked amphibious and riverine operations in irregular warfare, from French Indochina to modern Syria. Discover how waterborne missions have shaped—and continue to shap...
8 Apr 202518min
Secret Alliances and Silent Sabotage: Q & A with Dr Tony Insall
In this episode, we dive into the Norwegian resistance during WWII—its clandestine operations, intelligence networks, and the heroic efforts that helped shape the war’s outcome. Join us as we explore ...
27 Mar 202517min
Strategy Through Action: Harriet Tubman as an Underappreciated Forebearer to Special Operations
In this episode, we explore how Harriet Tubman’s intelligence work and her leadership in the Combahee River Raid reflect the core principles of U.S. special operations. From building networks to achie...
18 Mar 202513min
Harnessing AI to Understand China's Grand Strategy
Explore how the PRC Grand Strategy AI model ("PRC-StrateGPT") uses artificial intelligence to decode Chinese strategy, with a case study of the Solomon Islands' geopolitical shift.
13 Mar 202518min
The UK’s New Take on Cyber
In this episode, we delve into the UK's evolving cyber power strategy, examining its cybersecurity policies, role in Great Power Competition, and approach to responsible cyber influence. From resilien...
4 Mar 202511min
The Fall of Assad’s Regime Shakes Iran’s Proxy Network Across the Middle East
In this episode, we examine how the collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria is disrupting Iran’s irregular warfare strategy, weakening Hezbollah, and reshaping power dynamics across the Middle East.
27 Feb 202514min
To Beat China’s Navy to the Punch, Defend Forward in Taiwan
The US is falling behind China in naval power, making conventional deterrence strategies for Taiwan ineffective. In this episode, we explore an alternative military approach—one that sidesteps China's...
11 Feb 202513min
