Explore a thought-provoking podcast series with Professor Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill, examining the ideas of influential military thinkers and their relevance today.
Admiral Nelson instilled in his sailors a martial spirit that in many battles saw them prevail against superior odds. Dr Martin Robson discusses Nelson’s legacy with us.
A former four-star combatant commander, General (retd) Lori Robinson, discusses the challenges of strategy making and strategic leadership in a complex environment.
Edward Luce discusses how Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to President Carter, sought to bring down the USSR and end the Cold War by magnifying the Politburo’s dilemmas.
Dr Fiona Hill, one of the lead reviewers on the UK's 2025 Strategic Defence Review, discusses an expansive approach to defence and security for the modern world.
Often touted as the gold standard in national security strategy making, 1953’s Project Solarium was President Eisenhower’s way of developing a strategy to counter Soviet expansionism. With frequent current calls for a new Project Solarium, was the original project a versatile solution or was it particular to Eisenhower’s presidency? Professor Walter Hudson explains.
Beatrice and Paul reflect on the lessons for strategy-making and strategy-delivery from their conversations with and about strategic leaders in earlier episodes.
Genuine transformation goes beyond structural and process reform. KornFerry's Khoi Tu discusses the crucial role of leadership and culture in strategy making and delivery.
General Marshall planned brilliantly for the US Army’s rapid wartime growth and a ‘Just Peace’ for post-war Europe. Professor Bill Johnsen explains how.
