In this new episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Nora Bensahel about the evolution of U.S. defence since the Trump Administration.  

This episode is part of a series on American security challenges funded by the United States Department of State. Please note that the opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the guest speakers and the moderator only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. A strategic partner of the federal government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, providing skilled, well-paying jobs that support Canada’s economic recovery.

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Participant’s Bio:

Nora Bensahel is a Visiting Professor of Strategic Studies and Senior Fellow of the Merrill Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She is also a Contributing Editor and Columnist for War on the Rocks, and an Adjunct Research Staff Member at the Institute for Defense Analyses. She writes and lectures frequently on U.S. defense policy, U.S. and coalition military operations, and leader development, and also serves as a member of the Secretary of Defense’s Reserve Forces Policy Board.

 
Host Bio:

Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry)

Recording Date: 28 April 2021

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: The Path Forward for American Defence

Welcome to the “5G Use Cases for the DOD” podcast series part one on IoT solutions, hosted on Government Technology Insider.  The Internet of Things connects a variety of devices that are used throughout the Department of Defense. With 5G connectivity, IoT devices can help enable the warfighter with automation, smart base integration, and more.

Today, we are speaking with Bryan Schromsky, Managing Partner, 5G Public Sector with Verizon, and Mike Helfrich, Founder and CEO of Blueforce Development to learn how 5G can help the hyper-enabled operator with IoT.

Podcast: “5G Use Cases for the DoD” podcast series – Part 1: IoT solutions

Welcome to the Department of Defense Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Podcast Series part one on the “Path to Transformation,” hosted on Government Technology Insider. 

Despite the constant conversation around digital transformation, especially at enterprise scale, the Department of Defense is still at the beginning of its journey.

In the first part of our podcast series, David Rouse, Director, Department of Defense Sales with Verizon, explores the benefits that EIS will bring to the DoD and some possible use cases that could have a big impact on mission readiness.

EIS and the Path to Transformation for the Department of Defense: A Podcast Series, Part 1

Welcome to the Department of Defense Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Podcast Series part two on Making the Move to EIS, hosted on Government Technology Insider.

EIS presents a unique opportunity for the Department of Defense to realize the promise of digital transformation.

In the second part in our podcast series, Carole Byers, Managing Director, Program Management Office, Defense and National Security at Verizon, explores what the DoD needs to do to make the move to EIS, and the benefits the agencies will realize with the transition.

The DoD Makes the Move to EIS: Podcast Series, Part 2

Welcome to the Department of Defense Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Podcast Series part three on EIS as the Foundation for the Future, hosted on Government Technology Insider. I’m your host Matt Langan.

With the ever-increasing pace of technological change, digital transformation will always be an ongoing process for the Department of Defense.

In the third and final part of our podcast series, Lamont Copeland, Director of Federal Solutions Architecture at Verizon, looks at the long-term impacts of EIS for the Department of Defense, and how it will help them to achieve strategic advantages for years to come.

EIS is the Foundation of the Future for the DoD: Podcast Series, Part 3

Welcome to the next discussion of the Marine Women’s Initiative Team.  For those of you unfamiliar with our group we are a grassroots organization of women – and men! - who seek to improve the recruitment, retention, and employment of women in the Marine Corps.  

I’m Sharon Sisbarro and before we get started I want to give a disclaimer:  the views expressed here are those of the group and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Marine Corps, the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the US Government.  And the Marine WIT is not an official presence of the US Marine Corps.

Tonight’s discussion is with Dr Bradford Wineman, a member of the Marine Corps University’s Command and Staff College faculty since July 2008.  He holds a BA in History from VMI, and a Masters and PhD in History from Texas A&M University.  In addition to being a professor, Dr Wineman is also a Marine reservist.  His research specialties include American military education and civil-military relations.  Tonight’s topic is based on a Civil-Military article Dr Wineman wrote for a NATO publication where he addresses Gender Integration through a civ-mil lens.

Episode 21:  Gender Integration and Citizenship: A Civ-Mil Perspective with Dr. Bradford Wineman

Episode 8 of the Security Studies podcast features Chris Taylor - a defense industry CEO and entrepreneur. As an adjunct professor at SSP, Chris Taylor teaches The Business of National Security and Hacking for Defense. We discuss the Hacking for Defense course methodology, its national security-related problem sets, and what students are expected (or hoped) to achieve. We also discuss innovation in the public sector, its growing reliance on private sector speed, the US government acquisitions process, and share our hopes for what the future national security innovative landscape brings. 

Chris Taylor and co-instructor Matt Zais have brought Hacking for Defense to any and all graduate students at Georgetown University to help solve national security problems. Students will present to stakeholders every single week. To follow the course, which is fully open-source and set to begin in early January, visit www.hacking4defensegu.com.

The Security Studies Podcast is produced by Jeffrey Palmer. 
Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

The Security Studies Podcast

Episode 8 - Chris Taylor on Hacking for Defense

Welcome to "Thank You For Your Service," a new UC3P Original Series.

Our hosts Thomas Krasnican and Nick Paraiso, first-year MPPs at the Harris School of Public Policy and active-duty naval officers, preview the show.

In this introduction, Thomas and Nick give an overview of the "civil-military gap" and what it might mean for society. They also discuss ways citizens can support military members and veterans beyond a simple "thank you for your service."

Credits:
Thomas Krasnican, host
Nick Paraiso, host
Haz Yano, engineer and producer
Alec MacMillen, engineer and producer
Sarah Claudy, creative consultant and cover art designer
Michelle Tran, production support
Anita Joshi, production support
David Raban, production support

Special thanks:
To those who serve. Happy Veteran's Day.

Note: This podcast in no way intended to reflect the official positions of the Department of Defense or any other military entity.

UC3P Presents: Thank You For Your Service Ep. 1

In part three of the “Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS podcast series, Chris Everich, Enterprise Architect at Verizon, discusses what the DoD’s move to the cloud will mean for compute and store aspects of EITaaS at military bases

PODCAST: "Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS Podcast Series Part 3: Compute and Store

Welcome to the “Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS Podcast Series hosted on Government Technology Insider.  

EITaaS, also known as Enterprise IT as a Service, allows defense agencies to more focus on the warfighter by outsourcing IT services to commercial companies in an effort to increase user efficiencies, effectiveness and standardize network services across their entire base.

Today is part 4 of this podcast series we speak with Eric Hardie, Principle Architect at Verizon, about how EITaaS helps improve cross functionality and processes for the DoD and much more.

PODCAST: “Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS Podcast Series Part 4: Cross Functionality

In part five of the “Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS podcast series, hosted on Government Technology Insider, Fred Ferares, Director of DoD Sales at Verizon, discusses how EITaaS promotes “any user, any device, any location” at the Department of Defense, as well as what the future holds for defense agencies in this new arena.

PODCAST: “Let the Warfighter Fight” EITaaS Podcast Series Part 5: EITaaS of the Future

Discussing the most pressing and complex international security issues of today with scholars from Georgetown University's Security Studies Program (SSP) of the Walsh School of Foreign Service. As part of the oldest and most respected master’s degree program in international affairs, SSP is dedicated to fostering a new generation of analysts, policymakers, and scholars fully knowledgeable about the range of international and national security problems and foreign policy issues of the 21st Century. Produced by Jeffrey D. Palmer.

The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Join us each week to explore the energy, defense, and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. Listen now to CGAI podcasts “The Global Exchange”, “Defence Deconstructed”, and “Energy Security Cubed”, and partner podcasts “Battle Rhythm" and “Conseils de sécurité”. Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.  

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.

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