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Command and Control

Peter Roberts
Command and Control
NATO
Military Command and Control
Military Command
Leadership
Nuclear Command and Control
Decision Making
C4ISR
Middle East
Artificial Intelligence
Geopolitical Dynamics
Nuclear Deterrence
Organizational Behavior
Succession Planning
Strategic Stability
C4ISR Software
Family Businesses
Trust
Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)
Royal Navy

The Command and Control podcast breaks new ground in taking an independent and pragmatic look at what military command and control might look like for the fight tonight and the fight tomorrow. Join us as we talk through C2 for an era of high-end war fighting. The hypothesis is this: command is human, control has become more technological pronounced. As a result, the increasing availability of dyna... more

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The rise of Agentic agents in military headquarters is a foregone conclusion. Understanding how they perform, where they may hallucinate answers, and their requirement for credible and reliable data sets sit at the heart of their utility. Henrik Somm... more

Russia has become adept at directing the attention of its adversaries by triggering national security responses to small, sometimes insignificant activities, distracting Western leaders from Moscow's more important actions elsewhere. The Kremlin unde... more

In 2019, the Dutch municipality of Lochem was hit with a major cyber-attack that impacted everything from welfare payments to the sewage system. The mayor at the time – Sebastiaan van T' Evre – considered that the entire IT system had corrupted inclu... more

It is rare to find anyone who has been actively engaged in C2 over a 20 year time span, let alone 40. For nearly half a century Michael Holm has been making C2 systems for the military. In that time he has witnessed the change in demands, data, syste... more

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Recent Guests

Henrik Sommer
Executive at Systematic focusing on C2 systems and AI integration
Systematic
Episode: AI and Wingman
Ivana Stradner
Research fellow studying Russia's security strategies and military doctrines, and information operations.
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: Russian Reflexive Control
Sebastiaan van T Evre
Former mayor who managed a municipality during a significant cyber attack
Municipality of Lochem
Episode: A city paralysed by cyber-attack: Civil C2 made real
Colonel Ethan Diven
Provost at the US Army University; served in various military operations including in Al-Anbar and Baghdad.
US Army University
Episode: Manoeuvre and the network: C2 at XXX and Below
Major General Mike Keating
Chief of Staff at HQ Arrc, with extensive operational command experience
Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
Episode: The Unfair Fight (HQ Corps job)
John Spencer
Expert in urban warfare, former U.S. Army officer, and current Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute.
Modern War Institute
Episode: C2 for Urban Warfare
Nathan Jennings
Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, an associate professor at the US Command and General Staff College, with experience in combat and military strategy.
US Army
Episode: Insubordination
Ewan Lawson
Associate fellow at RUSI, veteran of UK Armed Forces, and expert in peacekeeping operations
RUSI
Episode: C2 and Peacekeeping
Steve Leonard
Cartoonist and senior military strategist with a distinguished career in the US Army.
US Army
Episode: Professionals Talk Logistics

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • A great podcast for anyone interested in current military affairs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    2 years ago
  • A great podcast for anyone interested in current military affairs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JamesH
    2 years ago
  • Excellent discussion of all the aspects of C2

    This series of podcasts is the best discussion on C2 I have ever come across in my 40 year career in the military.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim Nødskov
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Useful, focused, thorough

    I appreciate the focused thesis for this podcast and the timely necessity of it. Short episodes that spark thoughts and open doors to further research and discussion are what I need. Thanks! Hopefully it continues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bcquinn
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, rigorous analysis of C2 dynamics and information warfare.
Concise episodes that provoke deeper research and discussion on crises.
High-quality guests with practical, battle-tested insights.

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#50
United Kingdom/Government
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#250
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#187
Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts
#194
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#28
Philippines/Government
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#39
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Russian Reflexive Control
Q: Do you think that we understand the Russian model well enough to counter it?
Ivana expresses confidence that many in the West, including military personnel, understand how Russian reflexive control operates and can develop strategies to counteract it.
A city paralysed by cyber-attack: Civil C2 made real
Q: What would be your one piece of advice for future mayors?
Focus on ensuring robust cybersecurity norms and practice with them regularly.
Manoeuvre and the network: C2 at XXX and Below
Q: What do you think has changed in modern warfare?
Modern warfare has seen a shift in large scale combat operations driven by evolving technology and changing operational strategies, requiring adaptation at multiple levels of command.
The Unfair Fight (HQ Corps job)
Q: How do you train and select people for the corps level to avoid interference?
Training focuses on recognizing each individual's experience, fostering a humble environment, and emphasizing rehearsal over traditional training, ensuring it is relevant for the complexities of warfighting.
The Unfair Fight (HQ Corps job)
Q: What is the corps level of HQ supposed to be able to do in C2 terms that isn't executed elsewhere?
Corps handle everything divisions cannot or should not do, bringing more resources and the ability to operate over a larger scale and longer duration.

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The episodes concentrate on command and control (C2) in modern and future warfare, with deep dives into reflexive control, information operations, cyber resilience, and interoperability across NATO and allied forces. Guests include former mayors, military officers, and defense scholars who discuss crisis management, urban warfare, amphibious operations, and the evolving role of AI in decision-support. The series stands out for its practical focus on how C2 operates in high-stakes environments—merging human judgment with cutting-edge tech—and for exploring both civil-military collaboration and the political dimensions of military operations.

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2. Ivana Stradner
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