Adapting the Army to Strategic Competition

April 03, 2023 • 00:43:34
Adapting the Army to Strategic Competition
Social Science of War
Adapting the Army to Strategic Competition

Apr 03 2023 | 00:43:34

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Show Notes

The US military and those of its allies are faced with the challenges of shifting focus toward great power competition while still maintaining the ability to counter threats on the fringes. Where does the Army fit in this new strategic landscape? What are the broader implications for land forces? What constitutes success in competition? And what role does irregular warfare play in deterring near-peer competitors? This episode addresses these questions and more and features a fascinating conversation with General James C. McConville, chief of staff of the US Army, and Professor Peter Roberts, a senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute.

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