Talking Strategy Podcast

Professor Scott Smitson traces the origins of geopolitics and geoeconomics as concepts and why these forgotten ideas are returning to shape today's world.

What is realpolitik, and why is the world said to be returning to it? Professor John Bew CMG traces the idea back to its origins.

NATO expert Dr Florence Gaub explains how strategic foresight helps NATO anticipate and avoid strategic surprise in an uncertain world.

Former UN Ambassador and National Security Advisor Sir Mark Lyall Grant discusses the challenges facing delivery of Western security strategies.

In our 100th episode, we talk to RUSI senior research fellow Dr Jack Watling about the transformation in Ukraine in response to Russia’s War.

Professor Olivier Schmitt describes the systemic challenges of military transformation, given rapidly evolving technology and NATO’s distinct strategic cultures.

We look at how Russia’s armed forces are learning lessons from combat and examine Moscow’s ambitions in its war against Ukraine.

The Centre for Economic Security’s Dr Rebecca Harding argues for the importance of financial markets as the fourth pillar in supporting effective mobilisation.

Despite an increasing focus on SMEs, effective industrial mobilisation must also better harness the power of traditional defence firms. Andrea Thompson from BAE Systems explains how.

The preparedness of Western armed forces for conflict is something that has featured prominently in many defence reviews.