Contemporary Practitioners

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.

To conclude Season Four of Talking Strategy, we talk to long-serving diplomat, policy adviser and politician The Rt Hon Baroness Neville-Jones.

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.

To conclude Season Three of Talking Strategy, US Army General (ret.) Dr David Petraeus shares with us his philosophy about making good strategy.

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.

Recently retired Major General Mick Ryan sits down with Beatrice and Paul for the Series 2 finale of Talking Strategy.

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'.