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War on the Rocks

Ryan Evans
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Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.

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We are sharing a free episode of Thinking the Unthinkable with you all due to fast-moving events between India and Pakistan. This episode features host Ankit Panda and guest Sameer Lalwani discussing the risks involved in a military conflict between ... more

Ryan popped across the Potomac to the Pentagon to speak with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George about the ambitious Army Transformation Initiative. Following a directive from the secretary of defense, the ... more

Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to unpack how the Trump administration's ambitious peace efforts have collided with reality. They dive into how strategic calculations, politics, military conditions, and societal developments have shaped di... more

In today's world, turbulence isn't temporary — it's the new normal. In this episode, Gen. (ret.) David Berger, former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, shares why adaptability, resilience, and grit are not just desirable but essential traits for l... more

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Recent Guests

Sameer Lalwani
Former Senior Expert in the Asia Center at the U.S. Institute of Peace
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Episode: The Risks of the Latest India-Pakistan Crisis
General David Berger
Former Commandant of the Marine Corps
Episode: Gen. Berger on Leadership in a Turbulent Era
Major General Dominique Luzeaux
French general and digital transformation champion at NATO
NATO
Episode: Championing NATO's Digital Transformation
Mike Kofman
Expert from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The Meaning of Creeping Ukrainian Losses in the East
Dara Massicot
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment
Carnegie Endowment
Episode: Ukraine Goes into Kursk: A Dose of the "Russia Contingency" with Michael Kofman
Dr. Melissa Griffith
Lecturer in technology and national security at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You've Heard in a Long Time
Anne Marie Schumann
Department of the Navy's Principal Cyber Advisor.
United States Navy
Episode: The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You've Heard in a Long Time
Alexis Bonnell
Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory.
United States Air Force
Episode: The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You've Heard in a Long Time
Tyler Sweatt
Chief Executive Officer at Second Front Systems.
Second Front Systems
Episode: The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You've Heard in a Long Time

Host

Ryan Evans
Founder and CEO, known for hosting discussions with experts in security and defense. He brings deep insights into military strategies and foreign policy dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Great pod for foreign policy info

    One of my favorites. Ukraine updates with Michael Kaufman brought me here, but I stay for lots of other great topics and conversations.

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    Wolverine down South
    United States2 months ago
  • ”Europe” is not a country.

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    Majmajmaj7885326
    Sweden2 months ago
  • Excellent analysis

    Always great to hear experts analysing events.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    >>l
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Strange times..

    Ill keep listening as I’m very excited to see how you explain the new direction the US is going in. When will we hear the first russian military leader guest on? Maybe we could hear from some wagner mercenaries too? Or the guys who poisoned a British women with nerve agent?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Glydyr
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ryan Evan’s disingenuous commentary regarding Ukraine

    Ryan Evans blaming President Zelensky for the Oval Office incident seemed disingenuous analysis of the situation. Hard to have much respect for the publication after that.

    Apple Podcasts
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    joe12345688542215588900
    South Korea2 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for its engaging format and relevance to ongoing global security challenges.
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Many listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and depth of information provided by experts in the field.

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#76
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#63
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The Army's Upcoming Transformation, with Secretary Driscoll and Gen. George
Q: Why is the Army folding TRADOC into Army Futures Command?
The merger aims to streamline and integrate processes for training and modernization to create a more cohesive and agile system for the Army's future needs.
The Army's Upcoming Transformation, with Secretary Driscoll and Gen. George
Q: What will soldiers start to see in their personal lives and service over the next few years due to the Army's transformation?
Soldiers will experience improved communication and logistical efficiency, mirroring the technological experiences they have in their civilian lives, leading to a more modernized and effective Army.
Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight
Q: How does the stand-in force sustain itself?
Sustaining the stand-in force involves advanced planning for supply and distribution across a vast geographic area like the Pacific, using maritime, ground-based, and contracted prepositioning solutions.
Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight
Q: How does the Marine Corps approach logistics differently from the Army?
The Marine Corps views itself as a more expeditionary force; we deploy quickly and in smaller units, optimizing logistics capabilities that support rapid response.
Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight
Q: What is it like going from being a senior force employer to a force generator?
It's essential for the service headquarters to provide forces that optimize the war fighting capability of combatant commanders, ensuring all logistics support that needs to happen is accomplished.

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2. General David Berger
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