
Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environmentViews are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Discussion on Deterrence and the Defense Industrial Base with Dr. Peter Harris
Link to the article mentioned in the episode: Ukraine aid benefits arms industry, not US economy | Responsible Statecraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2024 • 59min
MDO Series: AI on the Battlefield with Dr. Jon Lindsay
Link to the article mentioned in the podcast: War Is from Mars, AI Is from Venus: Rediscovering the Institutional Context of Military Automation - Texas National Security Review (tnsr.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 43min
A Discussion on PPBE Reform and the Defense Industrial Base with Eric Fanning, President and CEO of AIA
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Mar 8, 2024 • 51min
Discussion on the DIB, Acquisitions and US Global Force Posture with Kathryn Levantovscaia
Additional readings published by Katie through the Atlantic Council:+ Reading between the lines of the new US National Defense Industrial Strategy - Atlantic Council+ Overstretched and undersupplied: Can the US afford its global security blanket? - Atlantic Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2024 • 44min
A Discussion on China with Alex Velez-Green
For further information:https://www.heritage.org/asia/commentary/the-case-urgency-against-chinahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/18/taiwan-ukraine-support-russia-china/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 55min
The Defense Industrial Base, National Security, and China with Dr. Jerry Hendrix
Email contact for Dr. Jerry Hendrix: hjh@hendrixandassociates.comFor further reading:https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/us-navy-oceanic-trade-impact-russia-china/673090/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 60min
Force Management Discussion with Chris Reid, Part 2
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Feb 16, 2024 • 45min
Force Management Discussion with Chris Reid, Part 1
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 12min
A Discussion on the Recruiting Crisis and AVF with COL Overbaugh
Link to the article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-army-recruitment/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2024 • 59min
Strategic Readiness with COL Gregory Tomlin
I encourage all to acquire a copy of Murrow's Cold War by COL Gregory Tomlin - it is a fascinating book on the information domain with Cold War historyLinks to purchase and book reviews belowhttps://www.amazon.com/Murrows-Cold-War-Diplomacy-Administration/dp/1612347711https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781612347714/https://americandiplomacy.web.unc.edu/2017/01/murrows-cold-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.