Squaring the Circle
Matthew Bigelow
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.
Episodes
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May 7, 2024 • 60min
A Discussion on Information Operations and Targeting with COL Greg Tomlin
Links to publications by COL Greg Tomlin:+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Army-Press-Online-Journal/documents/Tomlin.pdf+ https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2106514/the-joint-force-needs-a-global-engagement-cycle/+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2021/Tomlin-Info-Warfighting-Function/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 35min
Discussion on Strategy with COL Dan Sukman
Links to articles published by COL Sukman (some of these were mentioned in the podcast):https://jfsc.ndu.edu/Portals/72/Documents/campaigning/RA%20Sukman%2009%20September%202022.pdfhttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/March-April-2020/Sukman-Divided/ https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2019/07/03/military_readiness_thinking_about_the_three_big_questions.html https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2016/5/5/the-institutional-level-of-war Link to purchase his latest book – https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-55345-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Operational Environment and China with Mr. Ian Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2 for US Army TRADOC
For more on China and Mr. Sullivan's work (Podcast and Article):+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2024/Sullivan/+ https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/480-know-your-enemy-army-doctrine-starts-with-the-threat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2024 • 58min
The Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chains with Dr. Christine Michienzi
Link to the article: https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2023/09/19/how-to-ensure-the-defense-industrial-base-and-supply-chain-resiliency/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 2min
Acquisitions and Transformation with the Hon. Dr. Bruce Jette, President and CEO of Innvistra, LLC
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Apr 2, 2024 • 39min
PPBE Reform with Ms. Lara Sayer, Executive Director of the PPBE Reform Commission
For access to the report and for more information on the commission: Home - PPBE Reform Commission (senate.gov) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
