The CSIS Podcast

On April 4, 2013 Maren Leed of CSIS spoke to Col. Douglass J. Morrison, Director of Army Programs at DuPont about the differences in perspective and problem-solving approaches between industry and the military, how the military can learn from these differences, the importance of public-private collaboration for the rapid development of new technologies, and how a more diverse and versatile officer corps can be leveraged to improve the acquisitions process.

Listen to CSIS' Maren Leed, talked with LTG Bob Durbin, USA(Ret), Corporate VP for Government Relations at Excelis Inc., on February 27, 2013 about what he wished he understood about the private sector while still on active duty, the growing pains of his transition from the military to private industry, and how to avoid similar disconnects in the future.

CSIS Scott Goossens spoke with Col. Chris Robertson (USA Ret.) of STG International on this March 13, 2013 about the difficulties of communication between the public and private sectors, the value of face-to-face interactions for effective cooperation, and the importance of transparency for innovation.

In this March 5, 2013 interview with CSIS Maren Leed, Bryan McGrath, a defense consultant and former Navy commander, discussed his interactions with defense contractors as a Navy Commander, the importance of interactions between industry and government, and the challenges facing public-private partnerships.

On March 4, 2013, Maren Leed of CSIS, spoke with Maj. Gen. (Ret) David Fastabend, Vice President of Advanced Information Systems at Excelis Inc, about the evolution of his understanding of the private sector, his experiences with private sector management practices, and their applicability to defense and military leadership.

In this February 27 interview with CSIS Maren Leed, Gen. Skip Sharp, USA(Ret), discussed what he has learned about the private sector since his 2011 retirement, and how communication between the government and industry could be improved.

On February 22, CSIS Maren Leed spoke with Richard Spencer, a member of the Defense Business Board, about the strained relationship between industry and the Department of Defense, its causes, and its effects.

Sherif Kamel from the American University of Cairo states that Egypt economy can be systematically repaired in the short and long terms, but it requires parallel paths, dialogs, and a plan.

Listen to LTG Ben Hodges(bio), Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Force Command-Izmir, talks about how the Alliance views the US rebalance toward the Pacific.

Listen to LTG Ben Hodges(bio), Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Force Command-Izmir, offers his perspective on what other Alliance members most value as continued US commitments.

LTG Ben Hodges(bio), Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Force Command-Izmir, describes the role of the NATO Response Force as a key facilitator of future Alliance capabilities despite shrinking budgets and forces across much of the Alliance.

Listen to LTG Ben Hodges(bio), Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Force Command-Izmir, lays out why continued US presence in Europe is important to the US and to the NATO alliance.

Listen to LTG Ben Hodges (bio), Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Force Command-Izmir, discusses the role, mission and approach of his new command.

On April 25, 2013, Colonel Carolyn Olson, US Army National Guard spoke with CSIS Maren Leed about her time at SRA International as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow. Col. Olson said several of the key lessons from her time in the program included learning the practical value of collaborative work environments, the need to create entrepreneurial environments to foster innovation, and the importance of seeking new ways to do old tasks.

Listen to Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Murray Hiebert and Endeavor Indonesia Managing Director Sati Rasuanto discuss young women leaders and women rights in Indonesia.