Defense: The Tech and Command Skills to Win Tomorrow’s Wars

What if the next global crisis is already taking shape? Former NATO commander Sir Richard Shirreff joins us to share blunt insights on the realities of modern warfare, the role of AI and drones, and the flashpoints, from Ukraine and the Middle East to Taiwan, that could spark worldwide conflict. Along the way, he offers hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience, and staying prepared in an unpredictable world.

Timestamps:

00:00 Misconceptions about war and risk

01:15 Total defense and Finland’s model

03:50 Threats to the global liberal order

07:24 “War with Russia” predictions vs reality

09:11 Global flashpoints: Middle East & Taiwan

12:33 Preparing for a second Cold War

14:46 Drones, AI, and the future of warfare

16:29 The challenge of information warfare

17:50 Military strategy lessons for business

21:54 Crisis management and readiness

23:54 Building agile leadership

26:16 Leadership lessons from the field

27:06 The hardest order to give

28:09 Surprises in the business world

29:52 Optimism for the future

Connect with Philip Meissner

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Connect with Sir Richard Shirreff

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shirreff-409a9618/

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