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The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare

Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant

Exploring changes in the practice of war while the fundamental nature and principles of war are unchanging. Includes mercenaries, PMSC, Hybrid Warfare, revolution in military affairs. For in-depth information see my blog at blog.ctmayer.net

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19:37

E42 All Successful Wars Are Alike

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2021/09/06

Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina begins: "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Could this line from the author of “War and Peace” also apply to war? That is the topic of this episode of the Ancient Art of Modern Warfare.

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54:14

E41: Mercenary Risk Management

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2021/08/26

Prior episodes described what Quasi-mercenary forces are, what they do, how they get their support, and who controls them. The big question is what – if anything -- we can do about them? I am joined by Dr. Deborah Avant of the University of Denver, Dr. Sorcha McLeod of the UN Working Group on Mercenaries, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Mr. Gary Motsek

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11:23

E40: Interlude

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2021/08/16

Why does the United States seem to ignore the basic tenets of strategy in our military interventions? What does our abandoning Afghanistan mean for international security? I am interrupting the discussion on mercenaries to address this issue.

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20:42

E39: On Mercenary Warfare Paragraph 5 -- Command and...

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2021/07/21

Who commands or controls modern mercenary activity? Who really calls the shots for the Wagner Group or other mercenary organizations? Accountability depends not just on knowing who, but being able to prove it.

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28:40

E38: On Mercenary Warfare, Paragraph 4: Logistics

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2021/07/09

It is said, "Tactics wins battles, logistics wins wars." This is just as true for mercenaries and regular armies. Studying mercenary logistics can identify potential areas where we can bring pressure on them.

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20:52

E37: On Mercenary Warfare, Paragraph 3: Execution

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2021/06/17

Moving from what mercenary-like organization are and where they operate, we need to know how today’s mercenary-like activities threaten peace and security in Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe? How do they threaten the vital interests of the United States, in particular, and Western interests in general? In other words, why should we care?

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17:48

E36 On Mecernary Warfare Paragraph 2, The Mission

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2021/06/06

Why do governments choose to use mercenaries rather than their own armed forces or those of partner national armies or international organizations? More important, why do some governments invite mercenaries into their countries? The answers may surprise you.

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15:58

E35: On Mercenary Warfare, Paragraph 1 - The Situation

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2021/06/01

In Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, new reports emerge of mercenary-like activity. Why do governments seek help from mercenaries? How can some governments and even media consider them a force for good? This episode begins a series on that subject.

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12:54

E34: War in the East?

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2021/05/16

The Chinese idea of unrestricted warfare orchestrates all elements of national power, with military power as the bass line, but only dominating as a last resort. If a shooting war happens, why, how, and where will it start?

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08:25

E33: Cancelling History

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2021/04/26

Current movements to cancel certain historical persons risks cancelling our history, leaving us without a map of our past and guidance for our future. We should not ignore the importance of historical persons' thoughts and achievements, nor the faults which made them human.

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08:59

E32: Unrestricted Warfare

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2021/02/23

Sun Tzu said: “If one party is at war with another, and the other party does not realize it is at war, the party who knows it is at war almost always has the advantage and usually wins.” Is the United States already at war with China, and we just don’t know it? Chinese military doctrine indicates that we are.

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20:05

Holding PMSCs Accountable

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2021/01/20

A lot has happened since the Nisour Square Tragedy to hold PMSCs accountable under the law. Doug Brooks and I discuss some of the initiatives of the past dozen years and what still needs to be done.

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20:34

E30: Lupus Auribus Tenere

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2021/01/04

The recent presidential pardon of four former Blackwater operatives is a true case of holding a wolf by the ears. The deaths resulting from the Nisour Square incident demand justice. The problem is using unjust means to do that.

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E29: Napoleon's Corporal

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2020/12/28

Armed forces may be designed and built from the top down, but combat effectiveness is a bottoms-up process. In this podcast, I interviewed four junior non-commissioned officers of different services and combat specialties, asking them what they think are the most serious challenges our armed forces face today. After all, they are the ones who will have to lead, fight and, win our nation’s battles.

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14:57

Spacepower: the Theory

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2020/10/15

The conclusion of the series on a theory for Spacepower. Col Altieri and Col Waring join me to apply lessons from other warfighting theories to the space domain.

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11:58

E27 From AERO to SPACE

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2020/08/31

What we can learn from Airpower Theory for a Spacepower Theory. A discussion with Col Jayson Altieri or the US Air War College

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E26: From the Sea to the Stars

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2020/05/31

The enduring attributes for Seapower dominance can provide insights for the Spacepower Domain. COL Jayson Altieri, US Army Retired and Instructor at the Air War College joins me to examine the distinct and essential characteristics of seapower and what lessons we can draw from that for understanding spacepower the Ancient Art of Modern Warfare.

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09:44

E25: Spacepower P3 From Landpower Dominance to...

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2020/05/20

This podcast steps down from high level military theory to practical application of what Landpower dominance looks like, and why it has been and will continue to be essential for military success. This provides a basis for thinking about the unique and essential role of Spacepower dominance.

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11:56

E24 Spacepower Theory P2: The Theory of War

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare ·

2020/05/04

To develop a theory of warfare for the spacepower domain we need to look at military theory as it already exists. Understanding the overall framework of war lets us understand how the Space domain is both distinct from land, sea, and air power domains and how the space domain is essential to achieving the ends of military theory.

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09:48

E23: Towards a Theory of Spacepower

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2020/04/18

The US Space Force is organized and new Spacewar doctrine will soon be published, but what is the overarching theory for the Space Domain of warfare? How might this differ from long-standing land, air and space power theory? This is an introduction to a multi-part discussion with some of the best people I know to discuss military theory.

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