OPEN ECHOES Episode #20

An audio reading of “Examining the Maritime Security Potential of the African Standby Force and Other Multinational Approaches to Securing African Waters” by Dr. Ian Ralby.

OPEN Echoes reflects the original thoughts, analyses, and viewpoints shared by academics, thought leaders and non-military experts — spreading ideas, perspectives, and insights across the globe.

It’s our hope that the insights shared in these episodes will help to impact and influence thinking and conversations long after you take off your headphones.

OPEN Echoes alternates episodes between compelling interviews with non-NATO subject matter experts, and readings from OPEN's wide range of publications.

In this episode, we present an audio recording of the OPEN Publication, “Examining the Maritime Security Potential of the African Standby Force and Other Multinational Approaches to Securing African Waters” by Dr. Ian Ralby.

The reading length is approximately 53 minutes.

Listeners should note that this audio reading does not include the references, images or diagrams included in the original publication. References, images and diagrams can be found in the original publication, which can be accessed and downloaded here.

OPEN ECHOES Episode #19

An interview with Dr. Oktay Tanrisever

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Dr. Oktay F. Tanrisever is the Chairman of the Department of International Relations at the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara-Turkey. He received his BA and MA degrees from METU in the field of International Relations and PhD Degree from the University of London in the field of Russian Politics.

This OPEN Echoes interview explores:

• The Evolving Complexity of the future Warfare:

• What are Hedging and Risk Acceptance

• The Differences between Dynamic and Static Risk Assessment Models

• Recommendation for NATO strategists in Risk Management and Assessment.

• The factors analysts often overlook when hedging and accepting risks.

Welcome to OPEN Echoes. OPEN stands for “Other Perspectives Exchange Network.” Our mission is to explore diverse, insightful, and sometimes disruptive viewpoints on matters crucial to NATO.

OPEN Echoes reflects the original thoughts, analyses, and viewpoints shared by academics, thought leaders and non-military experts — spreading ideas, perspectives, and insights across the globe.

It’s our hope that the insights shared in these episodes will help to impact and influence thinking and conversations long after you take off your headphones.

OPEN Echoes alternates episodes between compelling interviews with non-NATO subject matter experts, and readings from OPEN's wide range of publications. In this episode, we interview Dr. Oktay Tanrisever.

Dr. Tanrisever’s article, “Hedging and Risk Acceptance in Future Warfare across Domains" is available on the OPEN Publications website here.

OPEN ECHOES Episode #18

An audio reading of “Metaverse: A Tool for Improving Air Commander and Staff Skills” by Kristine Kvam.

Listeners can access the original publication here.

OPEN Echoes reflects the original thoughts, analyses, and viewpoints shared by academics, thought leaders and non-military experts — spreading ideas, perspectives, and insights across the globe.

It’s our hope that the insights shared in these episodes will help to impact and influence thinking and conversations long after you take off your headphones.

OPEN Echoes alternates episodes between compelling interviews with non-NATO subject matter experts, and readings from OPEN's wide range of publications. In this episode, we present an audio recording of the OPEN Publication, “Metaverse: A Tool for Improving Air Commander and Staff Skills” by Kristine Kvam.

The reading length is approximately 1 hour.

Listeners should note that this audio reading does not include the references, images or diagrams included in the original publication. References, images and diagrams can be found in the original publication, which can be accessed and downloaded here.

OPEN ECHOES Episode #17

An interview with Dr. Alessandro Arduino

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Dr. Alessandro Arduino, an affiliate lecturer at the Lau China Institute, King’s College London, a visiting professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute, and a member of the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) advisory group, is a renowned expert on China’s Belt & Road Initiative security and Private Military Companies. His latest book, Money for Mayhem (Rowman & Littlefield) explores the role of mercenaries and private military companies in shaping the future of warfare. His book China’s Private Army: Protecting the New Silk Road (Palgrave) is an essential resource for those seeking to understand China’s security landscape.

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This OPEN Echoes interview explores:

- The Evolution of Chinese Private Military Security Companies examining their development and the crucial role they play in safeguarding the Belt and Road Initiative.

- Challenges in data collection on China's private military and security companies have increased due to stricter regulations and reduced transparency, especially following the enactment of new Chinese security laws

- The role of Chinese private military security companies in multi-domain operations.

- Three potential future scenarios outlined by the author for the next 10 years regarding Chinese private security services.

- Misconceptions about Chinese private security arise from the western tendency to oversimplify these firms, often labeling them as private military or mercenary groups.

- The author’s approach to how his article will contribute to a broader conversation on this issue, including its impact on NATO and the global audience.

Dr. Arduino’s article, “China and the Evolution of Private Military Security Companies in Multi-Domain Operations" is available on the OPEN Publications website here.