Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFriendly Cyber Fire: How Much Did NotPetya Cost Russia?
Episode 107
In this episode, we explore the true cost of the NotPetya cyberattack—often labeled the most destructive cyber incident in history. While billions in…
4 months ago
The Strategic Use of Drones in Pakistan–India Irregular Warfare
Episode 106
In this episode, we break down Dr. Tahir Mahmood Azad’s analysis of India-Pakistan drone warfare, exploring how cheap precision and autonomous system…
4 months ago
Arming Kurdish Resistance Fighters in Iran with Drones
Episode 105
In this episode, we examine how Kurdish resistance drones in Iran could transform the battlefield in an irregular conflict with the Iranian regime. D…
4 months, 1 week ago
Precision-Guided Predictions: Intelligence Risk in Prediction Markets
Episode 104
In this episode, we read Peter Burns' article on the intelligence risk in prediction markets. We explore how high-liquidity platforms like Polymarket…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
China’s Digital Yuan and the Fight for Southeast Asia’s Financial Infrastructure
Episode 103
This episode analyzes China’s digital yuan as a tool for irregular warfare, exploring how Beijing’s state-controlled currency competes with Japan and…
5 months ago
What I Learned from Being a Planner in an Advisory Command: Reflections from the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine
Episode 102
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and adaptations of military planning within the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U). From s…
5 months, 1 week ago
Northern Approaches: Finland, Sweden, and the Growing Opportunities for Allied Irregular Warfare
Episode 99
Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has significantly bolstered the Alliance's capabilities, adding 15 …
5 months, 1 week ago
American Samoa is America’s Strategic Hub in the South Pacific
Episode 101
American Samoa is a strategic hub in the South Pacific, yet its importance is often overlooked in U.S. defense planning. This episode explores how Pa…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Schrödinger's Security Partner: The Paradox of Measuring Security Force Assistance
Episode 100
U.S. security force assistance is trapped in a “Schrödinger’s Cat” paradox: the very metrics used to measure partner military success distort reality…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
NATO’s Latest Doctrine on Security Force Assistance: What’s New?
Episode 98
This episode explores how NATO’s updated Security Force Assistance doctrine reflects lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Sahel. It exami…
6 months ago