
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. T... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Can clear Ends exist in a radically uncertain world? Lord Mervyn King explains how to align Ways and Means without them.
Successive national security and defence reviews in recent years have adjusted their language about the nature of the world, mo... more
Dr Fiona Hill, one of the lead reviewers on the UK's 2025 Strategic Defence Review, discusses an expansive approach to defence and security for the modern world.
Dr Hill, who served the first Trump administration as a Russia expert, brings deep ins... more
Often touted as the gold standard in national security strategy making, 1953's Project Solarium was President Eisenhower's way of developing a strategy to counter Soviet expansionism. With frequent current calls for a new Project Solarium, was the or... more
Beatrice and Paul reflect on the lessons for strategy-making and strategy-delivery from their conversations with and about strategic leaders in earlier episodes. Previous sessions of Talking Strategy have explored the activities of great strategic le... more
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Excellent pods with two top notch moderators, Professor Heuser has written extensively on strategy and gets the most out of a wide range of speakers.
What a privilege to listen to these conversations so expertly guided by Beatrice Heuser and Paul O’Neill
A great pod, genuinely informative and well presented. Far better than the rambling, ambiguous chatter which was the Western Way of War series.
Loved Beatrice’s Evolution pf Strategy. This is an excellent resource that I’ll be using for my latest book!
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Focusing on strategy in defense and security, this series aims to enlighten its audience about essential concepts and historical thinkers in the field. Through discussions led by seasoned hosts, the episodes address the complexities of leadership across various contexts, particularly in military and business environments. Topics like cultural influences on strategic thinking, leadership dynamics, and historical military figures provide a rich tapestry of insights that are not only educational but also applicable to contemporary challenges. The series attracts those eager to deepen their understanding of strategic theory and practice, fostering a community of leaders, practitioners, and scholars. Unique to this series is its commitment to ex... more
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Recent guests on Talking Strategy include:
1. Baron Mervyn King
2. Dr. Fiona Hill
3. Professor Walter M. Hudson
4. Khoi Tu
5. Dr. Roel Konijnendijk
6. Bill Johnsen
7. George C. Marshall
8. Professor Lucy Riall
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