Revolution in Military Affairs
Amos Fox
Revolution in Military Affairs explores military innovation and modern warfare's evolution. Revolution in Military Affairs adheres to the position that the science of war exceeds the bounds of ideology. As such, Revolution of Military Affairs promotes the marketplace of ideas, and not just the advocacy of preferential thinking. Revolution in Military Affairs emphasizes military theory, dissecting wisdom from strategic minds that guide war. We discuss its relevance to today's challenges. Join us for conversations with experts and leaders, scrutinizing pressing issues from geopolitics to policies shaping armed conflict. Whether a strategist or theory enthusiast, we're your compass in navigating warfare and global strategy. Subscribe now to uncover the future of armed conflict and military theory's wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 54min
Blitzkrieg and the Russian Art of War with Andrew Monaghan
Andrew Monaghan, a scholar of Russian strategy with roles at NATO Defense College and RUSI, discusses how Russian military thought draws from European theorists like Clausewitz and Delbrück. He explores Napoleon’s enduring influence, the idea of quick decisive strikes versus avoiding knockout blows, mobilisation as the heart of war, and what Russian power may look like by 2030.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 45min
Tim Sweijs and the Future Challenges of War
Tim Sweijs, director of research at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and expert in defense strategy, explores how the war in Ukraine forced a return to conventional war fundamentals. He explains why the West misread Russia, contrasts futurist and traditionalist views on technology, and outlines how drones, autonomy, and concept development will shape denial and control on future battlefields.
Mar 2, 2026 • 24min
Special Iran Update: Joe Funderburke & 'We Bombed the Wrong Target'
Joe Funderburke, retired Army colonel and national security consultant, challenges current U.S. approaches to Iran. He argues the true target is Iran's proxy network, not just leaders. He discusses limits of precision strikes, the need for human intelligence and special operations, coalition hurdles, and the risks of strategic patience and open-ended commitments.
Mar 2, 2026 • 49min
General (Ret) Nick Carter on the Future of War
Nick Carter, former British Army chief now at the Hoover Institution, reflects on war's enduring violence and the need to adapt rather than predict futures. He contrasts Ukraine and Afghanistan, defends doctrine that permits flexibility, and explains why drones filled gaps without revolutionizing combat. He urges field experiments, logistics, combined arms, and humble leadership learning from lived experience.
Feb 23, 2026 • 44min
Major General Curtis Taylor and The Coming Blitzkrieg
Major General Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division and armored-warfare thinker. He explores armor’s enduring roles, lessons from Ukraine about precision strike and surveillance, and why human soldiers still matter. He outlines practical adaptations: layered EW, robotic breaching, seek-and-strike tactics, maintenance innovation, and a culture of rapid, bottom-up change.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 42min
Gian Pili on Land Warfare and the Philosophy of War, Part II
Gian Pili, philosopher and scholar of war who analyzes military theory and maneuver, offers a probing look at land warfare and doctrine. He explores why theory matters for maneuver, the often-overlooked power of pursuit, and German emphasis on artillery and siege practice. He traces his intellectual journey from philosophy to open-source war analysis and recommends classic strategic reads.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 37min
Gian Pili on Land Warfare and the Philosophy of War, Part I
John Giuseppe Pili, an intelligence analyst and philosopher of war, discusses land warfare theory and why current combat paradigms are shifting. He explains his 'Unmechanized Warfare' thesis. Conversations cover limits of historical analogies, the value and misuse of principles as heuristics, precise definitions, and why maneuver is often overemphasized.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 35min
Samuel Bendett on Drones and the Future of War
Samuel Bendett, an advisor on Russian defense and autonomous systems, explains why cheap drones reshaped reconnaissance and strikes. He traces non-state adoption from ISIS to Houthi attacks. He explores how terrain and countermeasures shape battlefield visibility. He highlights the surprising scale of FPV and the growing role of AI in data analysis and multi-vehicle control.
Jan 26, 2026 • 41min
Mechanized Warfare and the Future of War
Michael (Matt) Paul, a career U.S. Army infantry and acquisition officer, and Scott Rutter, a former battalion commander with combat leadership experience, discuss mechanized warfare’s continuing relevance. They explore when and how armored attacks can exploit fleeting windows, the reconnaissance and logistics needed to set conditions, and risks of forcing new tech into old structures.
Jan 19, 2026 • 41min
Land Warfare with Professor Christopher Tuck
In this engaging discussion, Professor Christopher Tuck from King's College London, an expert on land warfare, shares insights from his book, Understanding Land Warfare. He highlights common misconceptions in military strategy and the critical balance between maneuver and attrition in conflict. Tuck explains the enduring importance of ground forces and the need for realistic training that reflects actual combat challenges. He also emphasizes caution regarding overreliance on new technologies and advocates for a systems-thinking approach to warfare.
