Matthew Bigelow

Squaring the Circle

Government EN ↓ 105 episodes

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 infor...

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Matthew Bigelow

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Why America can't retrench with Dr. Peter Harris, Colorado State University 26.07.2025 46:37

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

Software Acquisitions with Lauren Dailey 26.07.2025 31:42

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

The Army's Pivot to the Pacific with Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh 18.07.2025 40:10

For more information and a link to the article, please see below: + https://responsiblestatecraft.org/hegseth-army/ + https://www.defensepriorities.org/people/jennifer-kavanagh/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI, Autonomous Weapon Systems, and the Future of Warfare with Dr. Michael C. Horowitz, University of Pennsylvania 12.07.2025 44:32

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

China and winning fast with MG (R) Brad Gericke 08.07.2025 1:08:49

For more information: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/bradley-t-gericke/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuclear Deterrence and Modernization with Geoff Wilson, Stimson Center 19.06.2025 54:03

For more information: + https://www.stimson.org/ppl/geoff-wilson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Golden Dome, Budget Request, and Defense Policy with Todd Harrison, AEI 08.06.2025 55:40

For more information and published work - please see below link: https://www.aei.org/profile/todd-harrison/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modeling, wargaming and the nexus to Force Management with Dr. Steven Stoddard, Director, CAA 31.05.2025 52:50

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JCIDS & PPBE with Dr. William Greenwalt, AEI 28.05.2025 46:50

For access to the report and more information: + https://www.aei.org/op-eds/the-pentagons-joint-requirements-process-must-go/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Equipping the Force with Ms. Melanie Butler, HQDA G8 12.05.2025 1:27:27

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Maritime Domain and Sea Power with Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano 10.05.2025 56:01

For more - subscribe to Dr. Mercogliano's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAPE, Sequestration, and Software-Defined Warfare with the Hon. Christine Fox 15.04.2025 57:12

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

A Discussion on RCCTO and Army Modernization with COL Loren Todd 11.04.2025 45:23

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Acquisition Reform, PPBE, and Transformation with Matt MacGregor 07.04.2025 1:04:46

As discussed in the podcast episode - link to the substack: + https://defenseacquisition.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Directed Energy Weapon Systems and Electronic Warfare with Dr. Matt Markel, Chief Technology Officer, Epirus 20.03.2025 48:11

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Squaring the Circle Webinar - Theories of War and Warfare with Amos Fox 16.03.2025 1:07:57

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The Defense Industrial Base with M. Thomas Davis 01.03.2025 1:08:47

For more on Tom Davis: + https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/12/13/the_us_defense_industrial_base_998595.html To register for the next webinar: +https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defense Industry, Wargaming, and National Security with Mark Cancian, CSIS 26.02.2025 1:00:16

For more on Mark Cancian, please see below link: + https://www.csis.org/people/mark-f-cancian To register for the next webinar with Amos Fox, please see the surveymonkey link: + https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Preparedness and Military Readiness with Tom Galvin, Army War College 26.02.2025 53:21

For more information - + https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/Preparedness-Primer-1st-Ed-Jul-24.pdf To register for the March 13 webinar - please click on surveymonkey + https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Middle East and National Security with Daniel Mouton, Atlantic Council 17.02.2025 1:10:50

For more information: + https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/daniel-e-mouton/ To register for the next webinar: + https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI and Future Warfare with Emmy Probasco, CSET 10.02.2025 53:18

For more information: + https://cset.georgetown.edu/article/mwi-podcast-the-maven-smart-system-and-the-future-of-military-ai/ + https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/building-the-tech-coalition/ + https://cset.georgetown.edu/staff/emelia-probasco/ To register for the webinar with Amos Fox: + https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion on the Iraq War Study, Security Force Assistance and Force Management with Frank Sobchak 19.01.2025 1:58:09

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Squaring the Circle Webinar - Space Warfare and Enabling the Terrestrial Battlefield 17.01.2025 1:01:45

The link to the video is here: https://youtu.be/-LNcgJZTv4I The next webinar is TBD - hopefully in March or April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion on Leadership, Sustainment, and Current Conflicts with BG Ronnie D. Anderson 19.12.2024 1:17:58

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Special Holiday Message - FREE LIVE EVENT 16.12.2024 1:35

To sign up, please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6GPQ7Q2 Link to the Summer episode with Paul Szymanski: https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/space-warfare-and-enabling-the-terrestrial-battlefield-with- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.