Professor Olivier Schmitt describes the systemic challenges of military transformation, given rapidly evolving technology and NATO’s distinct strategic cultures.
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.
Rear Admiral Archer M Macy Jr describes today’s military, organisational, human and cultural risks and opportunities in integrating forces for air and missile defence.
As European nations discuss preparing their militaries for war, Poland’s former Chief of Defence, General Rajmund Andrzejczak, describes how they have led the way in increased military spend.
Often seen as the gold standard for societal resilience, Finland has many admirers. The Secretary General of its Security Committee, Petteri Korvala, describes Finland’s approach.
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 former four-star combatant commander, General (retd) Lori Robinson, discusses the challenges of strategy making and strategic leadership in a complex environment.
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.
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.
Baroness Catherine Ashton, formerly the European Union’s lead for foreign and security strategy, discusses challenges, opportunities and tips for collaborative strategy-making.
Jean-Marc Lieberherr examines Jean Monnet’s vital role in securing US arms for Britain and France during the Second World War and in driving international cooperation.
H.R. McMaster shares his extensive experience of strategy-making and strategic leadership as a military officer, academic and former United States’ national security advisor.
Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach, the former Chair of NATO’s Military Committee, joins us to discuss the process of strategy-making in an Alliance context.
Join podcast guest Professor Martin Motte as he explores Raoul Castex's legacy and considers the strategic insights of the naval officer who championed joint military operations.
Join podcast guest Dr Thomas G. Mahnken as he examines Andrew Marshall's influential career in foreign policy, highlighting his role in shaping US military strategy over decades.
Beatrice and Paul reflect on the lessons from their meanderings across the strategic landscape over the past 20 episodes of Talking Strategy with Emilie Cleret.
Lord Peter Ricketts, the UK’s first National Security Adviser, joins us to share his experience of strategy-making at the highest levels of government.
Discover the impact of Colin S. Gray's strategic culture insights with guest Dr Jeannie Johnson focusing on his legacy and the concept of 'unknown unknowns'.
