Unveiling Details: A Closer Inspection of the U.S. National Defense Strategy
In the latest episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, hosts Ben Jebb and Julia McClenon delve into the uncharted territory of the National Defense Strategy's impact on irregular warfare. The podcast, a production of the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI), is a platform that bridges the gap between scholars and practitioners in the field of irregular warfare.
Retired Brigadier General Chris Burns, the senior advisor to the Irregular Warfare Center and a seasoned veteran with nearly four decades of experience, graces the episode with his insights. His career spans both the public sector and private industry, and he commanded Special Operations Command North at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, before retiring.
Joining the discussion is Dr. Kori Schake, a senior fellow and the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Schake has had a distinguished career in government, working at the highest levels of the State Department, the Pentagon, and the National Security Council at the White House. In this episode, she analyses the unclassified version of the National Defense Strategy.
The National Defense Strategy, a distillation of guidance from the National Security Strategy, affects irregular warfare efforts significantly. It emphasizes the evolving nature of threats requiring integrated approaches to irregular conflict. The strategy prioritizes resources and strategies that address non-traditional warfare tactics such as insurgencies, cyber operations, and influence campaigns.
The importance of adaptability in military strategy to counter hybrid and asymmetric threats is another key takeaway from the discussion. Coordination between conventional forces and special operations is crucial to effectively address irregular threats. The interagency approach is also deemed crucial for optimizing America's ability to defend its interests.
The military operationalizes strategic guidance from the National Defense Strategy, and the Irregular Warfare Podcast offers valuable insights into these operations. IWI, a team of volunteers dedicated to the cause, generates written and audio content, and subscribing to their monthly newsletter provides access to written content, upcoming community events, and other resources.
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- Retired Brigadier General Chris Burns, with his extensive experience in special operations and defense policy, shares his insights about the National Defense Strategy's impact on irregular warfare on the Irregular Warfare Podcast.
- Dr. Kori Schake, a renowned expert in foreign and defense policy studies, discusses the unclassified version of the National Defense Strategy in the podcast, highlighting its significant influence on irregular warfare efforts.
- The National Defense Strategy prioritizes resources and strategies to counter non-traditional warfare tactics, such as insurgencies, cyber operations, and influence campaigns, aiming at an integrated approach to irregular conflict.
- In light of the evolving threats requiring adaptable military strategies, the podcast emphasizes the importance of coordination between conventional forces and special operations to effectively address irregular threats.
- The Irregular Warfare Podcast, a platform bridging the gap between scholars and practitioners and a production of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, offers valuable insights into the military's operations related to the National Defense Strategy and can be followed on various social media platforms.
