

Talking Strategy
Royal United Services Institute
Our thinking about defence and security is shaped by ideas. What we see depends on our vantage point and the lenses we apply to the world. Governments, military and business leaders are seeking to maximise the value they gain from scarce resources by becoming more ‘strategic’. Standing on the shoulders of the giants of strategy from the past helps us see further and more clearly into the future. This series is aimed at those looking to learn more about strategy and how to become more strategic – leaders, practitioners and scholars.
This podcast series, co-chaired by Professor Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill, examines the ideas of important thinkers from around the world and across the ages. The ideas, where they came from and what shaped those whose ideas shape us now. By exploring the concepts in which we and our adversaries think today, the episodes will shine a light on how we best prepare for tomorrow.
The views or statements expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by RUSI employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of RUSI.
This podcast series, co-chaired by Professor Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill, examines the ideas of important thinkers from around the world and across the ages. The ideas, where they came from and what shaped those whose ideas shape us now. By exploring the concepts in which we and our adversaries think today, the episodes will shine a light on how we best prepare for tomorrow.
The views or statements expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by RUSI employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of RUSI.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Talking Strategy podcast:
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Super Teams
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Introduction à la stratégie

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A Man for All Seasons

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Defeat into Victory
Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945
#5 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Strategie pour Demain
Strategy for Tomorrow
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Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
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Evolution of Strategy
#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The British Way of War, Julian Corbett and the Battle for a National Strategy

#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Dangerous Games
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Slim, Master of War
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The Successes of Drake
#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Ottoman Army and the First World War
#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Many-Headed Hydra
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Hard Choices
#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mapamondo Historico
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#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Black Jacobins
Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution
#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Genghis Khan's greatest general Subotai the Valiant

#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Battlegrounds
The Fight to Defend the Free World

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The Prince
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