Western Way of War Professor Nina Kollars
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Jun 11, 2020 Join Nina Kollars, a futurist and warfare expert, as she and Peter Roberts dive into modern military strategy. They dissect the challenges posed by technological advancements like AI, emphasizing the gap between theory and real-world applications. The conversation critiques the rush for speed in warfare, advocating for adaptive strategies and strong alliances. They navigate the cycle of tech hype versus reality, while discussing how economic constraints demand a more pragmatic approach to maintaining defense and democratic values.
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Western Way Of Warfare Defined
- Nina Collins describes the Western way of war as away fights fought with technological superiority and speed.
- She says victories are framed by networked information systems and aim to reduce friendly casualties.
Western Way Of War Is Flawed
- Nina Collins argues the concept is wrong and generates damaging organizational pathologies.
- She blames entrenched interservice competition and the defense industrial base for perpetuating unrealistic doctrines.
Tech Obsession Masks Strategic Problems
- Nina Collins warns technology hype substitutes for hard strategic thinking about logistics and alliances.
- She says chasing machines tries to make unwinnable fights winnable instead of rethinking engagement strategy.