The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare

What is the Difference between Russian quasi-mercenary organizations and U.S. and other Western PMSCs? A conversation with Dr. Jovana J. Ranito of the University of Porto.

What is Hybrid Warfare and how do Russian PMCs support Russian interests? Includes an interview with Army War College instructor Col (Ret) Robert Waring. Hybrid Warfare fits neatly within traditional strategic thought, but seeks to exploit capabilities of emerging capabilities. Clausewitz and Sun Tzu would not be surprised by this model, and, as former mercenaries themselves, they would have understood the role of Russian quasi-mercenary forces.

Who are these Russian private military contractors? What are they doing? Whom do they work for? What effect are they having on the conduct of modern warfare?

These podcasts explore technical and tactical developments are changing the practice of war while the fundamental nature and principles of war are unchanging. This series begins with the return of mercenaries.