The CSIS Podcast

COL Tom Goss, Army Cyber Command, on misconceptions about cyber

COL Tom Goss, Army Cyber Command, on the boundaries between U.S. Army Cyber and CYBERCOM

Stewart Verdery, founding partner at the Monument Policy Group, discusses the state of homeland security appropriations and the potential impact of the proposed budget deal.

COL Tom Goss, Army Cyber Command, on the affordability of cyber

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Acquisition Executive, discusses the strategies USSOCOM is utilizing to capitalize on technology innovation within the private sector in order to enhance Special Operations Forces capabilities going forward.

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Acquisition Executive, discusses how SOCOM is approaching technologies that help to address the challenges posed by weight, protection, and energy. He also describes SOCOM's approach to understanding the implications of rapid commercial developments.

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Acquisition Executive, notes the challenges inherent in becoming a truly global force. He highlights a few technological and scientific trends of particular interest -- such as the rapid miniaturization and connectivity of components and devices, as well as advancements in the medical field -- which SOCOM anticipates will be of importance to future SOF missions.

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Acquisition Executive, discusses how SOCOM attempts to create a culture within the acquisition workforce that parallels that of special operations forces (SOF) operators. He describes his five principles for success for SOF acquirers, to include "never getting comfortable."

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Acquisition Executive, debunks the view that SOCOM has special or unique authorities. Instead, he sees SOCOM's approach as representative of the special operations culture, and enabled by a smaller size. Geurts thinks some, but not all, SOCOM practices could be replicated in the traditional military service acquisition organizations.

In this October 11, 2013 interview, James Geurts, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Acquisition Executive, discusses his efforts to lead innovation specifically in acquisition at SOCOM. He highlights a number of initiatives, from "bureaucracy busters" to new partnerships, that SOCOM is pursuing to inculcate a culture of rapid adaptation.

In this October 2, 2013 interview, Dr. Larry Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, argues that permanent bases in Europe are not necessary, and that relationships in the region can be maintained through bi- and multilateral training and exercises.

In this October 2, 2013 interview, Dr. Larry Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, talks about the many places the defense department can afford to make cuts, achieve savings, and improve performance.

In this October 2, 2013 interview, Dr. Larry Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, talks about the many places the defense department can afford to make cuts, achieve savings, and improve performance.

In this October 2, 2013 interview, Dr. Larry Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, argues that attracting high-quality personnel will be less of a challenge going forward because the force will be smaller, which will reduce the imperative to keep recruiting high numbers of new soldiers.

In this October 2, 2013 interview, Dr. Larry Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, discusses the proper sizing for the future ground forces, and the active/reserve balance. He suggests that reserve forces have proven their worth over the past decade of conflict, and argues that going forward it may be possible to shift from a strategic reserve to an operational reserve