In this episode, Mick chats with former author Heidi Langbein-Allan about her debut book, Save the Last Bullet, a historical memoir co-authored with her father about his experiences as a boy soldier in Nazi Germany. Mick and Heidi discuss the indoctrination and use, and abuse, of children in Hitler's regime and the profound effect it had on her father as he dedicated his life to fighting fascism.

Heidi provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with former Associate Professor Matthew Ford about his new, co-authored book, Radical War. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the perception of modern conflict.

Matthew provides a third answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with former U.S. Army Officer, Major (ret'd) John Spencer about his new book, Connected Soldiers. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the way in which connection through technology has affected the experience of conflict.

John provides a fresh answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Australian Army officer Major General Mick Ryan about his new book, War Transformed. They discuss the influences transforming war and the way in which militaries can prepare to meet the challenges of future conflict.

Mick provides a succinct answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Australian artist Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox on visualising war and militarised technology. Kathryn describes the influences on her art, as well as how art can drive important conversations on war.

Kathryn provides a unique answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Professor Peter Dean and Dr Bec Strating to discuss the recently announced AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Bec and Peter provide their answers to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Clausewitzian poet, Olivia Garard. They discuss the recently published edited work, An Annotated Guide to Tactics.  Olivia discusses Clausewitz's lesser-studied works and how they can complement professional military education. 

Olivia provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with the Australian Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell. They discuss the recently published doctrine on the philosophy of Leadership in the Australian Defence Force, ADF Leadership.  General Campbell also discusses the future challenges facing the leaders of the Australian Defence Force. 

General Campbell provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Ofer Fridman from King's College London about his new book, Strategiya: The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy. They discuss core texts that have shaped Russian strategic thought, as well as the influences of Western Individualism and Eastern Collectivism. 

Ofer gives a fascinating answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Timothy Heck and Brett Friedman about their edited book, On Contested Shores. They discuss amphibious operations throughout history and in the future. 

Timothy and Brett give updated answers to the final question.

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