Always in Pursuit
Always in Pursuit
An Education on the Evolution of War and Profession of Arms with MG Mick Ryan
Major General Mick Ryan is a general officer in the Australian Army. He has held positions from Troop to Brigade level as an Officer and as a General where his positions have spanned the globe. He holds a Master’s Degree from John Hopkins University in International Public Policy. His works have been featured in many blogs and he also wrote the foreword for the book, To Boldly Go and will publish his first sole work, War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict later this month.
In this episode MG Ryan and Mike discuss what it means to be a professional while serving in the military and how our obligation is full devotion of mind, body, and spirit. Part of treating the military as a profession is your study habits and reading list, both of which are central to MG Ryan’s success in the military. Also, how writing can be a great form of therapy and a great way to capture stories and lessons learned.
MG Ryan shares his expertise on the future of war, what he believes it will look like, and some of the important aspects that will define it. How technology will play a role in how it will be waged, how the lines will be blurred, and how it will affect society as a whole. This will lead to therenot having “fronts” which will instead exist less in the physical space and more in the virtual world.
MG Ryan is an incredibly talented leader and writer who is sought out by many for his ability to make the complex seem simple. This episode covers a lot in 55 minutes and has applications for any one in the military or society as a leader!
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Other works by MG Mick Ryan:
MG Mick Ryan 2021 Reading List on Modern War Institute
MG Mick Ryan 2020 Reading List on Modern War Institute
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