Matthew Bigelow

Squaring the Circle

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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 infor...

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Matthew Bigelow

Episodes

MDO and FM 3-0 discussion with Mr. Matt Farmer, Doctrine Developer for the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate 20.06.2024 53:13

For more information on MDO and FM 3-0, I have included an awesome article and YouTube video to deepen your understanding: + https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QFYjO3XHd3Q + https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2022-ole/musicians-of-mars-in-multiple-domains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Force Management Discussion with Mr. Daniel Egbert, Chief, Force Integration Division 19.06.2024 1:08:28

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Discussion on America and the World - Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Stephen Wertheim 09.06.2024 1:00:42

For more information: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674248663 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/tomorrow-world-birth-us-global-supremacy https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-america-cant-have-it-all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Force Management Discussion with LTC Sumpter and MAJ Zerr 04.06.2024 1:02:02

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Discussion on Foreign Policy and the Pivot to Asia with Dr. Van Jackson 30.05.2024 48:55

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MDO Series: Discussion on space and why it matters with Dr. Brian Weeden 28.05.2024 58:30

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Total Army Analysis (TAA) and Force Management Discussion with Mr. John Stoneburg, Deputy Chief, Programs Division, DAMO-FMF 20.05.2024 1:17:43

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Discussion on Data Analytics and Innovation with COL Kris Saling 20.05.2024 58:50

For more information, please visit: https://kristinsaling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Discussion on Information Operations and Targeting with COL Greg Tomlin 07.05.2024 59:59

Links to publications by COL Greg Tomlin: + https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Army-Press-Online-Journal/documents/Tomlin.pdf + https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2106514/the-joint-force-needs-a-global-engagement-cycle/ + https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2021/Tomlin-Info-Warfighting-Function/ Hoste...

Discussion on Strategy with COL Dan Sukman 29.04.2024 1:34:59

Links to articles published by COL Sukman (some of these were mentioned in the podcast): https://jfsc.ndu.edu/Portals/72/Documents/campaigning/RA%20Sukman%2009%20September%202022.pdf https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/March-April-2020/Sukman-Divided/   https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2019/07/03/military_readiness_thinking_about_the_thre...

The Operational Environment and China with Mr. Ian Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2 for US Army TRADOC 18.04.2024 1:04:06

For more on China and Mr. Sullivan's work (Podcast and Article): + https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2024/Sullivan/ + https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/480-know-your-enemy-army-doctrine-starts-with-the-threat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chains with Dr. Christine Michienzi 12.04.2024 57:52

Link to the article: https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2023/09/19/how-to-ensure-the-defense-industrial-base-and-supply-chain-resiliency/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acquisitions and Transformation with the Hon. Dr. Bruce Jette, President and CEO of Innvistra, LLC 08.04.2024 1:01:33

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PPBE Reform with Ms. Lara Sayer, Executive Director of the PPBE Reform Commission 02.04.2024 39:02

For access to the report and for more information on the commission: Home - PPBE Reform Commission (senate.gov) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion on Deterrence and the Defense Industrial Base with Dr. Peter Harris 02.04.2024 1:04:38

Link to the article mentioned in the episode: Ukraine aid benefits arms industry, not US economy | Responsible Statecraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MDO Series: AI on the Battlefield with Dr. Jon Lindsay 25.03.2024 58:33

Link to the article mentioned in the podcast: War Is from Mars, AI Is from Venus: Rediscovering the Institutional Context of Military Automation - Texas National Security Review (tnsr.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Discussion on PPBE Reform and the Defense Industrial Base with Eric Fanning, President and CEO of AIA 20.03.2024 42:55

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Discussion on the DIB, Acquisitions and US Global Force Posture with Kathryn Levantovscaia 08.03.2024 50:48

Additional readings published by Katie through the Atlantic Council: + Reading between the lines of the new US National Defense Industrial Strategy - Atlantic Council + Overstretched and undersupplied: Can the US afford its global security blanket? - Atlantic Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Discussion on China with Alex Velez-Green 25.02.2024 43:48

For further information: https://www.heritage.org/asia/commentary/the-case-urgency-against-china https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/18/taiwan-ukraine-support-russia-china/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Defense Industrial Base, National Security, and China with Dr. Jerry Hendrix 20.02.2024 54:39

Email contact for Dr. Jerry Hendrix: hjh@hendrixandassociates.com For further reading: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/us-navy-oceanic-trade-impact-russia-china/673090/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Force Management Discussion with Chris Reid, Part 2 20.02.2024 59:44

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Force Management Discussion with Chris Reid, Part 1 16.02.2024 44:48

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A Discussion on the Recruiting Crisis and AVF with COL Overbaugh 12.02.2024 1:12:27

Link to the article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-army-recruitment/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strategic Readiness with COL Gregory Tomlin 04.02.2024 58:46

I encourage all to acquire a copy of Murrow's Cold War by COL Gregory Tomlin - it is a fascinating book on the information domain with Cold War history Links to purchase and book reviews below https://www.amazon.com/Murrows-Cold-War-Diplomacy-Administration/dp/1612347711 https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781612347714/ https://americandiplomacy.web.unc.edu/2017/01/murrows-cold-war/ H...

A Discussion on the Defense Industrial Base with Dr. Jerry McGinn 30.01.2024 37:30

More information and publications from Dr. Jerry McGinn: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2024/01/will-the-new-defense-industrial-strategy-actually-produce-results/ https://breakingdefense.com/2024/01/how-to-use-the-mrap-mindset-to-get-us-industrial-base-on-a-wartime-footing/ https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/27/build-allied-4-steps-to-increase-industrial-capacity-a...