Best Agile India Podcasts (2025)

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The Chip That Crossed the Line? NVIDIA, China, and the Great Power Tech Race 30:44

6d ago30:44

30:44

We're diving into a major development at the intersection of tech, trade, and national security: the U.S. government’s decision to allow NVIDIA's H20 chips back into the Chinese market. Brad Carson (former defense official and member of Congress) of Americans for Responsible Innovation and Liza Tobin (former CIA and National Security Council staffe…

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Forging Minds for Future Wars 28:44

13d ago28:44

28:44

In a time of rapid change and global danger, how should the warriors of the future be educated? Ryan sat down with Vice Adm. Peter Garvin, president of the National Defense University, to tackle this question — one that cuts to the core of American military power. Garvin offers a frank assessment of how professional military education needs to evol…

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Drones, Discord, and the Shifting Front in Ukraine 27:09

21d ago27:09

27:09

Fresh from his latest research trip to Ukraine's battlefields, Michael Kofman joins Ryan for an insightful discussion on the shifting dynamics at the front, the role of drones in Ukraine's defensive strategy, and the adaptation of Ukrainian military command structures in real time. They explore the political turmoil gripping Ukraine, including cont…

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Strategy in Contention: Debating America's Global Priorities 52:32

28d ago52:32

52:32

Does the United States need a new playbook — or just fewer plays? In this charged episode, big ideas collide over how to sequence American power across the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific. Ryan is joined by A. Wess Mitchell (Marathon Initiative), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Justin Logan (Cato Institute) for …

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How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Mike Kofman and Ryan brought out the mics to discuss the pressing issues in the war between Ukraine and Russia. They focused on drones, the state of the front, manpower, Putin's approach to Washington, and the contested policies around continued aid from the United States to Ukraine. This episode features meaty excerpts from an episode of The Insid…

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Gen. Donahue on Deterring Russia in Europe 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

Gen. Christopher Todd Donahue, who leads U.S. Army Europe and Africa as well as Allied Land Command, joined Ryan for a discussion at WOTR HQ. For the first five minutes, they chat about his Army story, his time in the Ranger Regiment, before discussing how the Army Transformation Initiative is unfolding in Europe, from maneuver brigades, new techno…

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Introducing "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar" 40:30

2M ago40:30

40:30

War on the Rocks is launching a new show called "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar." It's a members-only show but this first episode is free for all. Join us as renowned Iran scholar Afshon Ostovar takes you inside one of America's most complex and consequential adversaries. In this episode, Ryan introduces you to Afshon and his background (ab…

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How to Think About the Future of War 31:10

2M ago31:10

31:10

Gen. Jim Rainey, the commander of Army Futures Command, joins Ryan to share how emerging technologies are set to transform the way America’s soldiers will fight and win. He also shares some key insights about the Army Transformation Initiative.

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47: Ep 047 - Building Agile HR Strategies for Middle East’s Dynamic Workforce 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

In this insightful greytFM episode, Kunal Wadhwani, Former CHRO at Choithrams, delves into the evolving role of HR in building agility across organizations in the Middle East. Kunal shares expert insights on what agility truly means in an HR context and why it’s critical for navigating complexities such as nationalization goals, while simultaneousl…

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Making Professional Military Education More Agile in the Air Force 16:24

2M ago16:24

16:24

Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos joined Ryan at WOTR HQ to talk about her experience and insights into professional military education, both for the joint force and especially the Air Force. She shares what Air University, which she commands, has been doing to optimize its mission for competition with China, the pacing threat, and a high intensity fight wher…

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The Israeli-Iranian War: How We Got Here & What It Means 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

Israel's strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, as well as its key military and security leadership, shocked the world. How did we arrive here? What did the Israeli strikes accomplish? What options does Iran have? How did the Iranian-U.S. nuclear talks fail to forestall this? Will the United States become a party to the conflic…

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46: Ep 046 - Beyond the Checklist: Personalizing DEIB Strategies for Real Impact 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

In this inspiring greytFM episode, Joanne Lockwood, Inclusive Culture Expert, shares powerful perspectives and actionable strategies on how organizations can move Beyond the Checklist when it comes to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). While DEIB often features prominently on corporate agendas, the conversation in this episode shif…

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45: Ep 045 - Ethical Use of AI in HR 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Pranam S Karpur, Lead – AI Value Transformation at Genpact, delves into the ethical dimensions of AI adoption in HR. While much has been said about the transformative power of AI in enhancing HR functions, this conversation turns the spotlight on the importance of establishing strong guardrails to ensure r…

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Moving Fast and Breaking Things 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

"Innovation adoption is a contact sport." As the chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, Justin Fanelli is one of the leaders responsible for ensuring warfighters have access to bleeding-edge solutions. Listen to his conversation with Ryan Evans, recorded live at an event in Washington, DC — our first episode of Cogs of War, a new v…

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44: Ep 044 - Mastering Appraisal Conversations: HR’s Role in Compassion, Communication and Employee Growth 20:49

3M ago20:49

20:49

Tune in to this insightful podcast as Aysha Sulaiman, Director of Human Resources and Development at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), unpacks the critical role HR plays after performance reviews conclude. In this episode, Aysha dives deep into mastering appraisal conversations—focusing on how HR can bring compassion, clarity, and purpose to th…

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How America's Special Operators are Preparing for a High-Tech Future 17:10

3M ago17:10

17:10

Down in Tampa on the sidelines of SOF Week, Ryan spoke with Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan, vice commander of Special Operations Command, in front of a live audience about how America's special operators are leading the way on the the future of warfare, from great power competition to data and AI — or, how our guest puts it, from the seabed to low earth or…

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The Risks of the Latest India-Pakistan Crisis 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

We are sharing a free episode of Thinking the Unthinkable with you all due to fast-moving events between India and Pakistan. This episode features host Ankit Panda and guest Sameer Lalwani discussing the risks involved in a military conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. This episode was recorded after the April 22 attack in Kashmir tha…

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The Army's Upcoming Transformation, with Secretary Driscoll and Gen. George 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Ryan popped across the Potomac to the Pentagon to speak with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George about the ambitious Army Transformation Initiative. Following a directive from the secretary of defense, the initiative aims to streamline the Army’s force structure, cut wasteful spending, and rapidly moderni…

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Will Russia's War on Ukraine Keep Resisting Trump's Diplomacy? 40:42

4M ago40:42

40:42

Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to unpack how the Trump administration's ambitious peace efforts have collided with reality. They dive into how strategic calculations, politics, military conditions, and societal developments have shaped diplomacy, assessing how various pressures and intentions could redefine — or derail — pathways toward…

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Gen. Berger on Leadership in a Turbulent Era 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

In today's world, turbulence isn't temporary — it's the new normal. In this episode, Gen. (ret.) David Berger, former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, shares why adaptability, resilience, and grit are not just desirable but essential traits for leaders in an uncertain and unpredictable age. Successful leaders must embrace disruption rather than…

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The Future of Sweden's Military with Chief of Defense Michael Claesson 18:35

4M ago18:35

18:35

Gen. Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, joined Ryan during a visit to Washington to share how NATO has changed Sweden's armed forces as well as the details of their modernization, consolidation, and expansion efforts — on land, at sea, and in the air. They also discuss the challenges of mobilization in future wars defin…

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Not the Last Net Assessment 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

In this joint episode with the Net Assessment crew, recorded last week on "Liberation Day," Ryan joins Chris, Zack, and Melanie to talk about what's happening in the world as well as the future of Net Assessment, which is moving on to its forever home with the Stimson Center. If you would like to support Net Assessment, please consider donating to …

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A Stroll Through the Indo-Pacific, the Most Important Region in the World 43:02

5M ago43:02

43:02

In this episode, we get into what's driving the Indo-Pacific's security dynamics, from China's threats to Taiwan to AUKUS and the Quad to stability (or lack thereof) on the Korean Peninsula to bases in the Philippines. We also touch on how prepared the United States may be to deliver military power in the Indo-Pacific based on forthcoming resourcin…

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43: Ep 043 - How AI is Transforming Employee Engagement and Communication in Organisations 22:35

5M ago22:35

22:35

Tune in to this podcast to hear what Idris Arshad, Head of People at Asthma + Lung UK, has to say about how AI is transforming employee engagement and communication in organizations. In this episode, Idris explores the evolving role of AI in shaping workplace interactions, enhancing employee experiences, and driving meaningful engagement. He shares…

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Can the U.S.-Ukrainian Rift Be Healed? 41:34

6M ago41:34

41:34

Last week, a meeting with President Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House exploded into acrimony in front of the cameras. Since then, an era-defining drama has been unfolding across the West as Europe prepares for a world where it might not be backed by U.S. military power. U.S. military aid and at least some intelligence support for Ukraine have …

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Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

The Marine general and deputy commandant in charge of installations and logistics was kind enough to join Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation on military service, logistics, and so much more. Whether you are a servicemember or someone interested in how the U.S. military will be able to stay in the fight should a war break out in the Indo-Pacific, …

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The Puzzling Diplomacy over Ukraine's Future 37:34

6M ago37:34

37:34

Nothing about the war in Ukraine is simple — including the diplomacy, which might be even messier than the battlefield. Michael Kofman, Justin Logan (Cato), and Liana Fix (the Council on Foreign Relations) joined Ryan to help him understand the negotiations underway about Ukraine's fate. From the minerals deal to Zelensky's approach to Trump to the…

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"We Stand with Free People" — U.K. Security & Strategy with Tom Tugendhat 20:39

6M ago20:39

20:39

Member of U.K. Parliament and military veteran Tom Tugendhat was recently in Washington and was kind enough to join Ryan for a short but weighty conversation. Tugendhat chaired the Foreign Affairs Select Committee between 2017 and 2022 and then served in the previous government as minister of state for security. They discussed his time in governmen…

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42: Ep 042- HR Strategies for a Gen Z Workforce 24:32

6M ago24:32

24:32

Tune in to this podcast to hear what Bhavna Batra, Vice President ‒ People, S&P Global, has to say about hiring and managing a Gen Z workforce. In this episode, Bhavna unpacks how Gen Z is redefining workplace culture and shares actionable strategies for hiring, retaining, and engaging this dynamic talent pool. Expect real-world examples, practical…

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Transforming NATO for the Future Fight 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Will NATO be able to innovate and adapt before a crisis? Adm. Pierre Vandier popped into War on the Rocks HQ for a most interesting chat about this very question. He serves as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. A senior leader in the French navy and career fighter pilot, Vandier is responsible for the transformation of NATO's military structu…

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41: Ep 041-HR’s Role in Change Management 26:06

7M ago26:06

26:06

Join Raymond Coderre, Head of Learning & Development at KAUST, as he dives into the intricacies of organizational change management. In this podcast, Raymond explores how effective change management goes beyond simply managing transitions. He discusses the importance of understanding different types of change, overcoming obstacles, and leveraging e…

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Assessing Ukraine's Prospects in 2025 22:34

7M ago22:34

22:34

Mike Kofman joined Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges faced by both Ukraine and Russia this year. They discuss losses on both sides, manpower challenges, the importance of following the discourse in Ukraine, the Russian economy, and whether the Russian pace of operations will clearly slow down. This episode is brought to you by …

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40: Ep 040-Looking to the Future: HR in 2025 22:16

8M ago22:16

22:16

On this podcast, Devika Valsaraj, Head of Talent & Culture at a UAE-based holding entity, compares the developments of 2024 with the prospects of 2025. Before we move into 2025, we must give 2024 its due credit with a theme for the year. Undoubtedly, it’s kept us on our toes with multiple developments in the field of HR. In this episode, the speake…

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Championing NATO's Digital Transformation 17:54

8M ago17:54

17:54

On the sidelines of I/ITSEC in Orlando, we hosted a live podcast recording. Our guest for this very special episode was Maj. Gen. Dominique Luzeaux of France, currently championing NATO's digital transformation. This wide-ranging conversation between Ryan and Maj. Gen. Luzeaux covered training with new technologies, lessons from Ukraine, AI and mor…

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Waiting for a Theory of Victory in Ukraine 23:06

9M ago23:06

23:06

Mike Kofman and Ryan have a high-level conversation on strategy in this war, or the lack thereof. From Ukraine's mobilization reluctance to the Biden administration's curious approach to sequencing authorities and capabilities, they review what might ultimately cost Ukraine the war. And make no mistake, that is where the war is trending. Ryan also …

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39: Ep 039 - The Evolving Journey of a CHRO: Redefining Leadership in HR 26:47

9M ago26:47

26:47

Tune in to this podcast to hear what Janesh K, CHRO, RP-SG, says about innovation and the myriad possibilities HR has today. Arriving at this vast expanse of opportunity and getting a seat at the table has taken a fair share of time. Where it used to be CEO and CFO, there are new letters filling the blanks in CXO – CHRO and CPO. The evolution of th…

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Technology, the Battlefield, and Beyond in Ukraine 1:01:34

9M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We are sharing a free Thanksgiving episode of the Russia Contingency with you all to express our gratitude for your listenership and support. This episode, brought to you by OneBrief, features Michael Kofman and Rob Lee discussing the state of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the role of technology, especially drones. Many of the insights they share are…

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As Ukraine Stumbles and Russia Advances, What Does it Mean? 21:13

9M ago21:13

21:13

Mike Kofman came by WOTR HQ to discuss the state of the front and findings from his most recent research trip to Ukraine. From North Korean troops, to manpower woes, to Donald Trump coming back to the Oval Office, what does it all add up to for Ukraine?

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38: Ep 038 - HR Automation: Then, Now and Later 23:35

9M ago23:35

23:35

On this podcast, HR Leader for the CIO Function at Wipro Limited, discusses the past, present, and future of HR automation. A practice of using digital tools to streamline time-consuming HR tasks, HR automation is not new! However, the implication of HR automation poses many questions: How useful has the advent of automation been? If automation rep…

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The Transformation of Marine Marksmanship 32:22

10M ago32:22

32:22

Ryan popped over to Quantico to speak with four marines at the forefront of major advances in marksmanship in America's 9-1-1 force. Listen in as Maj. Steve Stephenson, Capt. Phil Williams, Gunner Josh Grayek, and Gunnery Sgt. Jude Stewart of Weapons Training Battalion explain how they are making the Marine Corps more lethal and capable than ever b…

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The Meaning of Creeping Ukrainian Losses in the East 26:15

11M ago26:15

26:15

Michael Kofman popped into WOTR HQ to speak with Ryan about the war. They discussed territorial losses in the Donbas, the situation in Kursk, manpower challenges on both sides, and how Ukraine is seeing war termination on favorable terms. This episode also features a short preview of the most recent episode of Mike's members-only show, "The Russia …

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37: Ep 037 - HR Professional Day Roundtable 24:40

11M ago24:40

24:40

Tune in to this podcast to hear what Jitender Panihar, CHRO (Fitelo), Aravind Warrier, HR Lead (Volvo Group), and Meenalochani Kumar, Advisor (Sigmoid) have to share on HR Professionals Day. HR is not only about administrative processes. The role of HR has evolved tremendously and has the potential to go much further. However, they need to identify…

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Can ICE Pact Salvage American Shipbuilding? 32:59

11M ago32:59

32:59

Three sharp directors on the National Security Council staff invited Ryan over to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to chat about the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, which is a trilateral partnership between the United States, Canada, and Finland that's aimed at delivering the icebreakers America needs while also jump-starting …

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36: Ep 036 - Reskilling in 2024: Then and Now 21:55

11M ago21:55

21:55

On this podcast, Satadru Chakraborty, Director ‒ HR, Corporate Services, APAC, CGI, shares his thoughts on skilling and reskilling in today’s workplaces. A greytHR report cites that employers preferred technical proficiency, with role-based technical skills leading at 40% of demand. This underscores the importance of specialized knowledge in variou…

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35: Ep 035 - Succession Planning and Doing It Right 26:01

12M ago26:01

26:01

Tune in to this podcast to hear what Mukta Nakra, Head ‒ HR & Sustainability, Marks & Spencer Reliance India Ltd, says about the importance of succession planning. How many companies, which we know, have raised good CEOs? Not too many, right? Succession planning is one of the most invaluable, and overlooked, tracks of strategy in the world of busin…

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Future Compatible Ep 4 ft Harsh Jain, co-founder, Dream11 29:31

12M ago29:31

29:31

Harsh Jain, co-founder of Dream11, a start up that launched over 10 years ago and captured the fantasies of all cricket lovers across India. Once valued at almost $8 billion dollars, there has been a GST hit for the industry which has been a setback. However, with 200 million users and a massive platform, Dream11 has incredible prospects. For more …

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How Ukraine Re-Introduced Dynamism Into the War 24:27

12M ago24:27

24:27

Mike Kofman popped into WOTR HQ to speak with Ryan about the state of play in Ukraine. From south to north, they review the situation at the front, with special attention to Ukraine's offensive operation into Russian territory, to include its political implications. They talk about manpower and fortifications and explore how much F-16s might change…

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The Army Wants You to Write. Three Soldiers Explain Why 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

The U.S. Army, from the chief of staff on down, is putting its weight behind getting soldiers to take writing and publishing more seriously as an important part of the profession of arms. From the Harding Project to the revitalization of branch journals to the Line of Departure website (coming this fall) to a special forthcoming issue of Military R…

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Ukraine Goes into Kursk: A Dose of the "Russia Contingency" with Michael Kofman 23:57

1y ago23:57

23:57

This is part one of a two-parter on Ukraine's operation into the Russian oblast of Kursk and it's from our members-only show, "The Russia Contingency" with Michael Kofman. In this episode Mike discusses this fast developing situation with his colleague at the Carnegie Endowment, Dara Massicot. If you're a member, you can listen to part two. Become …

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The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You've Heard in a Long Time 1:09:23

1y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Ryan was joined by Melissa Griffith (SAIS-Johns Hopkins), Anne Marie Schumann (Department of the Navy), Alexis Bonnell (Air Force Research Laboratory), and Tyler Sweatt (Second Front) for a free-wheeling, candid, and thoughtful conversation on the challenges of cyber security in the Defense Department. You won't want to miss this. Please keep in mi…

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