Three strategy and policy experts from the US Naval War College explore the potential of an American defeat in a conflict with China. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Anand Toprani, Nicholas Murray and Michael Dennis, who co-authored an essay in the RUSI Journal earlier this year on confronting the possibility of defeat. Recorded in February 2022, their conversation covers topics ranging from military wargaming to the resilience of the US political system.

How will the development of AI and the 'metaverse' impact security, defence and innovation? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Keith Dear for a discussion on all things 'metaverse'. They explore the term's sci-fi origins, its application in security and defence, and whether creativity is a uniquely human activity. Keith is Director of Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Fujitsu Defence and Security, and has served as an expert adviser to the UK government on defence modernisation and the Integrated Review. He has written for the RUSI Journal on the digital transformation of power, AI and decision-making, and was joint guest editor of a special issue on AI in 2019.

US federal attorney and former Army Judge Advocate, Jody Prescott, explores how security concerns are weaved together. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Jody Prescott for a wide-ranging conversation that covers climate change, morals in the military, Jackie Kennedy's iconic style, and more. Jody Prescott is a Lecturer at the University of Vermont, where he teaches Cyber Security Law and Policy, Environmental Law, and Energy Law and Climate Change. Jody served 25 years as a US Army Judge Advocate. His final operational assignment was in 2008, as Chief Legal Advisor to the NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

How do historians approach the study of conflicts still within living memory? And where do personal and professional histories intertwine? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Helen Parr. Helen is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Keele University and author of Our Boys: The Story of a Paratrooper (Allen Lane, 2018), which won RUSI's Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History in 2019. The episode complements a special issue of the RUSI Journal marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War.

How does the Russian state use 'history as a tool' to construct narratives in times of conflict? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Julie Fedor for a reflection on the use of national histories and war memory in contemporary conflict and security narratives, and Russian state efforts to shape collective identity. Julie is a Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Melbourne. Her work on contemporary Russian militarism and identity featured in the RUSI Journal in 2018.

Andrew Monaghan, an expert in Russian studies and Founding Director of the Russia Research Network, dives deep into the evolution of Russian grand strategy, especially in light of the Ukraine invasion. He discusses the significance of historical context in shaping contemporary strategies and warns against the pitfalls of historical analogies, like those with Hitler and the Cold War. Monaghan also unpacks the complex dynamics between Russia and China, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of global geopolitics influenced by both nations' ambitions.

In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed reflect on the show's first season and share some of their favourite moments. During Season 1 of the RUSI Journal's inaugural podcast, they were joined by guests ranging from an award-winning photojournalist to professors and research fellows, all of whom have contributed to the journal. RUSI Journal Radio returns in March and will explore topics including climate change, great power confrontations, radicalisation and more.

Award-winning photojournalist Susan Schulman discusses documenting the experience of conflict over the past two decades. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Susan Schulman, an award-winning video, photo and print journalist. The RUSI Journal has published Susan’s photo essays since 2004. During this time, she has documented experiences of conflict and climate change across the globe.

In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed explore decision theory and the application of algorithmic tools in intelligence with Peter Phillips, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. In 2020, Peter and his colleague, Gabriela Pohl, wrote for the RUSI Journal on countering intelligence algorithms.

In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Martin Bricknell for a discussion on healthcare, resilience and future challenges. Martin is a Professor in Conflict, Health and Military Medicine at King’s College London, and a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Global Development. He served 34 years in the UK Defence Medical Services, culminating in his post as the Surgeon General.