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Squaring the Circle

Matthew Bigelow

87 episodes

2 weeks ago

Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment

Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations

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Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment

Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/87)

Squaring the Circle

Ghost in the Machine with Michael Ferguson

For access to the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/03/ghost-in-the-machine-coming-to-terms-with-the-human-core-of-unmanned-war/

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2 weeks ago

39 minutes 28 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Global Force Management and EXORDs with Krista Auchenbach

For access to the report: https://www.csis.org/analysis/ode-exord-why-execute-orders-should-matter-more-they-do

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2 weeks ago

47 minutes 49 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Rethinking the Threat with Dan Grazier, The Stimson Center

For access to the report: https://www.stimson.org/2025/rethinking-the-threat-why-china-is-unlikely-to-invade-taiwan/

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2 weeks ago

48 minutes 35 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Contested Logistics and Transformation with BG Ronnie Anderson, Director, Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team

For more information - I recommend the following podcast episodes:

+ https://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/SSI-Media/Recent-Publications/Article/4297758/logistics-and-readiness/

+ https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/discussion-on-leadership-sustainment-and-current-conflicts-w

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1 month ago

52 minutes 50 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Global Force Management with BG Jose D. Rivera

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2 months ago

54 minutes 29 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Goldwater-Nichols and Combatant Command Reform with Dr. Richard Andres, NDU

For more information:

+ https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/

+ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/

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2 months ago

43 minutes 9 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Professionals Talk Logistics with Steve Leonard

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2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes 37 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Why America can't retrench with Dr. Peter Harris, Colorado State University

For more information:

+ https://www.libarts.colostate.edu/people/harrisp/

+ https://www.amazon.com/Why-America-Cant-Retrench-Might/dp/1509562095

+ https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/why-cant-america-retrench

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3 months ago

46 minutes 37 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Software Acquisitions with Lauren Dailey

For quicker access to the article discussed in this episode -

https://warontherocks.com/2025/04/the-special-sauce-how-hegseths-software-memo-can-start-a-revolution/

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3 months ago

31 minutes 42 seconds

Squaring the Circle

The Army's Pivot to the Pacific with Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh

For more information and a link to the article, please see below:

+ https://responsiblestatecraft.org/hegseth-army/

+ https://www.defensepriorities.org/people/jennifer-kavanagh/

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3 months ago

40 minutes 10 seconds

Squaring the Circle

AI, Autonomous Weapon Systems, and the Future of Warfare with Dr. Michael C. Horowitz, University of Pennsylvania

For more information:

+ https://warontherocks.com/author/michael-horowitz/

+ https://warontherocks.com/2025/05/autonomous-weapon-systems-no-human-in-the-loop-required-and-other-myths-dispelled/

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3 months ago

44 minutes 32 seconds

Squaring the Circle

China and winning fast with MG (R) Brad Gericke

For more information:

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/bradley-t-gericke/

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3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes 49 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Nuclear Deterrence and Modernization with Geoff Wilson, Stimson Center

For more information:

+ https://www.stimson.org/ppl/geoff-wilson/

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4 months ago

54 minutes 3 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Golden Dome, Budget Request, and Defense Policy with Todd Harrison, AEI

For more information and published work - please see below link:

https://www.aei.org/profile/todd-harrison/

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5 months ago

55 minutes 40 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Modeling, wargaming and the nexus to Force Management with Dr. Steven Stoddard, Director, CAA

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5 months ago

52 minutes 50 seconds

Squaring the Circle

JCIDS & PPBE with Dr. William Greenwalt, AEI

For access to the report and more information:

+ https://www.aei.org/op-eds/the-pentagons-joint-requirements-process-must-go/

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5 months ago

46 minutes 50 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Equipping the Force with Ms. Melanie Butler, HQDA G8

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5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes 27 seconds

Squaring the Circle

Maritime Domain and Sea Power with Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano

For more - subscribe to Dr. Mercogliano's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping

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5 months ago

56 minutes 1 second

Squaring the Circle

CAPE, Sequestration, and Software-Defined Warfare with the Hon. Christine Fox

For more on Software-Defined Warfare:

+ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/commission-on-software-defined-warfare/

+ https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/03/28/americas-arsenal-of-democracy-needs-a-software-renaissance/

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6 months ago

57 minutes 12 seconds

Squaring the Circle

A Discussion on RCCTO and Army Modernization with COL Loren Todd

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6 months ago

45 minutes 23 seconds