Rebecca Patterson
Associate Director of the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University and Professor of the Practice of International Affairs. She is the author of "The Challenge of Nation-Building" and "Winning Without Fighting."
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 27min
Episode 15: Sun Tzu’s Imperative – to Win Without Fighting; A Strategic Approach
Rebecca Patterson, an expert in international affairs and former U.S. Army officer, joins Susan Bryant, strategic education leader and Army veteran, Ken Gleiman, retired U.S. Army Colonel and editor, and Christian Trotti, defense strategy researcher. They discuss their book on winning without direct conflict, advocating for strategies that blend military, economic, and information statecraft. Topics include the relevance of Sun Tzu’s philosophy, the impact of sanctions, and the critical need for a coordinated national information strategy in today’s geopolitical landscape.
Aug 22, 2025 • 39min
Winning Without Fighting: Economic Power and Information Warfare (Part 2)
Rebecca Patterson, an expert in international affairs from Georgetown University, and David W. Barno, a former Army general now at Johns Hopkins, dive into how the U.S. can leverage non-military tools to compete globally. They discuss integrating economic and informational strategies, critiquing U.S. national security approaches, and highlighting the importance of 'resilient interdependence.' Their insights reveal underused economic instruments that could enhance America's positioning against rivals, stressing the need for coordinated efforts against disinformation and unconventional threats.
