War on the Rocks

Dr. Casey Perley, Director of the Army Applications Laboratory, discusses military innovation and defense tech. They talk about the unique office design in Austin, collaboration with academia and industry for cutting-edge technology, and challenges in transitioning tech innovations to military fielding. The podcast also explores funding for defense innovation, influential books on career and defense innovation, and the importance of public-private partnerships for wartime industrial mobilization.

Moldovan Ambassador discusses democracy, energy, and Russian hybrid warfare. Also covers Black Sea security and post-conflict wine politics. Topics include energy crisis solutions, Russian interference tactics, NATO and EU collaboration for defense, and the transformation of Moldovan wines

In this podcast, topics include challenges Ukraine faces with manpower shortages, the use of drones in the conflict, innovative air defense systems, defense struggles of smaller countries, disturbing trends in Russian forces, and the use of convicts in the military.

Ambassador Magierowski discusses Poland's defense buildup, NATO collaboration, and contrasting mentalities in warfare. The implications of a potential Russian victory in Ukraine, Poland's stance on frozen Russian assets, and the importance of historical insights in survival strategies are also explored.

Gen. Gary Brito discusses strengthening Army professionalism and the pivotal role of Training and Doctrine Command. Reflects on mentorship, leadership, and continuous development. Analyzes lessons from Ukraine conflict for army preparedness. Explores evolution of war gaming and importance of diverse reading for resilience and leadership.

Discussion on the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian war, including the fall of Avdiivka, Ukraine's military challenges, leadership changes, and the strategic use of FPV drones in warfare. Highlighting the urgency for increased defense spending and the need for bolder approaches in European security.

Experts Denise Natali, Doug Ollivant, and Bilal Wahab discuss the fragile state of Iraq, power dynamics including Iranian-backed militias, future of US forces in Iraq, strategic dialogue, and the delicate US-Iraq relationship.

Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner discusses North Korean intentions, American military posture, South Korea-Japan cooperation, Chinese military modernization, corruption in the Chinese military, and deterring an attack on Taiwan.

Ankit Panda and Heather Williams discuss the challenges of strategic stability, arms control breakdown, and the impact of nonproliferation diplomacy. They explore the limitations of nuclear weapons in deterring conflict and the resurgence of interest in nuclear weapons. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of building a more diverse force and reducing nuclear risks through mentorship.

Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, shares his thoughts on warfighting, professionalism, modernizing training and acquisitions, learning from the war in Ukraine, and a new Army initiative called 'transforming in contact' in this engaging conversation.