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StrategicALLYInnovation Meets Operations: AI, Unmanned Systems, and European Defence ReadinessIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Livia Perrulli and Simon Perrin de Brichambaut are joined by Yves Augustus, former Belgian Army officer and Director of Business Development at STARK. With a background spanning engineering, defence, and business development, Mr. Augustus brings a unique perspective on how Europe can bridge capability gaps through innovation.We explore how the private sector can better respond to the operational needs of armed forces, the potential of AI-powered unmanned systems, and what capabilities are still lacking across European defence. Mr. Augustus also shares his views on transatlantic innovation gaps, lessons from...
2025-07-1524 min
StrategicALLYWargames and Beyond: How NATO Prepares for Modern ConflictIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Livia Perrulli and Nicola Bonsegna are joined by Major Stephen Nelson, Simulation Officer at the U.S. Army Futures Command and former Program Director for NATO’s Next Generation Modelling and Simulation. Together, we explored the strategic use of modelling, simulation, and wargaming in NATO.We discuss how these tools support defence foresight, operational readiness, and multinational cooperation. Major Nelson shares insights on NATO’s efforts to build a common synthetic environment, enhance interoperability among Allies, and embrace new technologies such as AI, digital twins, and cloud-based platforms.Tu...
2025-05-2019 min
StrategicALLYThe Role of Space in European Security and DefenceIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Doğa Sultan Önaçan and Manuel Dias are joined by Colonel Marcin Mazur from the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) to explore the evolving role of space in European security. We discuss space warfare, dual-use technologies, and the EU's path to strategic autonomy in space. Colonel Mazur shares valuable insights on the challenges Europe faces in protecting space assets and advancing space capabilities. Topics covered include the weaponization of orbital debris, the development of military space vehicle technology, and the EU's efforts in achieving autonomous space access. Tune in as we discuss how Eur...
2025-04-2824 min
StrategicALLYEuropean Military Support for UkraineIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Zsigmond Tar and Katharina Brzuska discuss with Gustav Gressel, an expert in Eastern Europe, Russia and in military affairs, the European military support for Ukraine. Drawing from valuable experience at the Austrian Ministry of Defence and the European Council on Foreign Relations, he offers details on the current situation in Ukraine and explains how the war has evolved through nearly three years. As we address areas such as the coordination of arms deliveries, the role of advanced weapons and drone warfare, this episode aims to provide insight into the challenges Ukraine faces in...
2025-01-2342 min
StrategicALLYAI and Geoeconomics: Understanding Europe’s Security LandscapeIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Belén Padrón Salinas and Zsigmond Tar sit down with Heiko Borchert, owner and manager of Borchert Consulting & Research AG, a strategic affairs consulting company that focuses a broad range of security issues. We will discuss the dynamics of geoeconomics and artificial intelligence for the defence industries in Europe, touching aspects such as the security of supply chains, interoperability and the modernisation of European militaries. Mr Borchert shares his expertise on the application of artificial intelligence and the geoeconomic aspects for armed forces and defence industries in Europe. As co-author of the bo...
2024-12-1941 min
StrategicALLYEuropean Deterrence and the Changing U.S. StrategyIn this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Bori Benedek and Zsigmond Tar sit down with Paul van Hooft, a defence and deterrence expert at RAND Europe, to explore the evolving dynamics of European security. The discussion covers critical topics such as NATO enlargement, European deterrence, and the shifting focus of American foreign policy from Europe to the Indo-Pacific. Mr. van Hooft provides context on the potential implications of a Trump administration on transatlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and the strategic cohesion of European militaries. Drawing on his extensive research and publications, he discusses Europe’s reliance on the U.S...
2024-11-2131 min
AudioConsensoEp. 60 - FINABEL e la difesa europea con Marta CerafogliIn questa puntata parliamo della difesa europea. Insieme a Marta Cerafogli, che ha completato un tirocinio in FINABEL, abbiamo parlato dell'attività dell'organizzazione e del ruolo ricoperto da Marta tra ricerca ed elaborazione di studi e coordinamento con altri tirocinanti. Nella puntata abbiamo anche approfondito il Fondo Europeo della Difesa come uno strumento recente dell'integrazione europea in materia di difesa.Buon ascolto!
2024-10-0227 min
StrategicALLYIs Conscription Returning to Europe?Since the end of the Cold War, most European countries have suspended compulsory military service, reducing their militaries to a relatively small force of volunteers. The consequences of the cuts to military budgets have become more apparent following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While only 9 out of the 27 Member States of the EU have compulsory military service today, developing highly professional armed forces capable of conducting multinational complex operations has become a huge challenge.In the third episode of StrategicALLY, Gaia Durante Mangoni is joined by Sophia Besch, a Senior Fellow in the Europe Pr...
2024-07-0928 min
StrategicALLYDoes Diplomacy Still Have a Chance in Ukraine?Between the 15th and the 16th of June 2024, delegations from nearly 100 countries gathered in Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine. While Russia and its key ally China were not there, most participants reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the core principles of international law in the final communique.In the second episode of StrategicALLY, Gaia Durante Mangoni and Patricia Bernardo are joined by Andreas Umland, Senior Analyst at the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies and a research fellow at the Swedish Institute for International Studies, to...
2024-06-1927 min
StrategicALLYWill these European elections build the momentum for a European common defence?As we enter the 2024 European elections voting weekend, defence and security is one of the main campaign issues for voters.In the first episode of Finabel’s brand-new podcast, the hosts Gaia Durante Mangoni and Patricia Bernardo are joined by Thomas Tindemans, chairman of the strategic communications consultancy Hill & Knowlton, to discuss why European common defence and security should be on every European citizen’s mind when heading to the polls. Thomas, Gaia and Patricia explain why a vote that recognises the potential of a more coordinated military approach is important. They also stress why having representatives in t...
2024-06-0624 min
Podcast DamoclesEpisode 22 : Shall we play a game ? How about global thermonuclear war ?Bonsoir à toutes et à tous!
Bienvenue dans l'épisode 22 du Podcast Damoclès dédié à la problématique NRBC dans la guerre de haute intensité. On profite de cet épisode pour accueillir Francis, nouveau chroniqueur du podcast !
Au sommaire de cet épisode:
Signaux faibles
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- Yann: Falsification de données et sous-marins américains
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43069/metallurgist-admits-to-falsifying-navy-submarine-steel-strength-test-results-for-36-years
- Cécile: Gain-de-fonction et coronavirus
https://theintercept.com/2021/11/03/coronavirus-research-ecohealth-nih-emails/
- Nico: Prochain directeur du NIH
https://www.science.org/content/article/should-next-nih-director-hold-medical-degree
-Francis : Arrêt d’Elbit en Australie
https://www.journal-aviation.com/actualites/12663-la-filiale-d-elbit-systems-elisra-equipera-l-armee-francaise
Recommandations
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- Yann: Ghost fleet de PW Singer et August Co...
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