Revolution in Military Affairs
Amos Fox
Revolution in Military Affairs explores military innovation and modern warfare's evolution. Revolution in Military Affairs adheres to the position that the science of war exceeds the bounds of ideology. As such, Revolution of Military Affairs promotes the marketplace of ideas, and not just the advocacy of preferential thinking. Revolution in Military Affairs emphasizes military theory, dissecting wisdom from strategic minds that guide war. We discuss its relevance to today's challenges. Join us for conversations with experts and leaders, scrutinizing pressing issues from geopolitics to policies shaping armed conflict. Whether a strategist or theory enthusiast, we're your compass in navigating warfare and global strategy. Subscribe now to uncover the future of armed conflict and military theory's wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Apr 15, 2024 • 43min
Preventing Civilian Casualties in War with Sahr Muhammedally
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Apr 11, 2024 • 42min
Precisioning Our Way Out of the Close Fight with John Nimmons
"The Tank is Dead … Long Live the Tank: The Persistent Value of Armored Combined Arms Teams in the 21st Century," Military Review. Here, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 49min
Dan Altman on Trip Wires and Faits Accompli
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Apr 4, 2024 • 37min
Anthony King on Robot Wars and Thoughts on Russia-Ukraine
"Robot wars: Autonomous drone swarms and the battlefield of the future," Journal of Strategic Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/01402390.2024.2302585. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 55min
Michael Kofman on Attrition, Doodling Range Rings, and Magical Thinking in Modern War
In this enlightening conversation, Michael Kofman, an expert on military thought and the Russia-Ukraine War, delves into the concept of attrition as a key strategy for Ukraine's prolonged conflict. He discusses the critical role of manpower replacement and Western support in shaping military resilience. Kofman critiques Russia's outdated equipment and high operational costs, while emphasizing the importance of effective defensive strategies and adapting to innovations like drone warfare. His insights reveal the complexities of modern military dynamics and the need for endurance over traditional decisive battles.
Mar 28, 2024 • 52min
Shashank Joshi on Russia, Ukraine, and Armed Conflict
A Discussion on Contemporary Conflicts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2024 • 26min
The Tank is Dead? With Jeremy Black
A Conversation About Tanks and Tank Warfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2024 • 48min
The Absurdity of War Gets Overlooked with Henry Langston
The Russo-Ukrainian War's 2014-2015 Donbas Campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 29, 2024 • 45min
It Takes a Land Force to Defeat a Land Force: Russo-Ukrainian War Assessment
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Feb 26, 2024 • 59min
Military Strategy is Under Developed with Professor Jeff Meiser
Jeff Meiser, a professor specializing in military strategy, dives into the critical state of contemporary military strategy. He highlights the need for clear strategic objectives over mere reliance on advanced technology like AI. The conversation explores the evolution of military thought and the complexities of modern warfare, especially in the context of U.S. engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meiser also advocates for a more nuanced approach to decisive battles, emphasizing incremental improvements rather than sensational outcomes.
