ABOUT THIS EPISODE
NATO define interoperability as "The ability to act together coherently, effectively and efficiently to achieve Allied objectives". But what does it mean to achieve, or even contribute to, interoperability to achieve wider resilience?
The success of NATO operations often depends on the ability of forces to work together, often as part of a multinational alliance and routinely with civil-military partnerships, to achieve shared strategic goals. But what does it actually mean to be interoperable in the area of building environmental resilience? Where should armed forces lead, and where should they recognise the boundaries and limitations of military responsibility and seek to follow?
In this episode, guests Justin Mohn (NATO/King's College London) and Katie Woodward (NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence) join The Resilience Brief hosts, to share their perspectives on the topic of interoperability, reflecting upon the value of a connected networks, the importance of passive horizon scanning, and the balance between responsibilities for the military and the role of knowledge integrators.
Our guests also present their own pressing questions, such as 'when is the event circuit too much' and 'how do we know when we have achieved good enough with a capability?' Join Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard for Episode 3 to find out more.
The views of all speakers represent their own opinions and individual experiences. All views presented within this podcast series belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS
This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE).
Resources recommended by Episode 3 guest speakers:
- Robert Forczyk (2013). Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front, 1941-42: Schwerpunkt. Barnsley: Pen & Sword Military.
- Robert Forczyk (2016). Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front, 1943-1945: Red Steamroller. Barnsley: Pen & Sword Aviation.
- Ronald A. Kingham and Ashley McIlwain Moran (2025). Resilience, Readiness, and Response: Report of the project on Climate and Security Action through Civil-Military Cooperation in Climate-Related Emergencies (Project CASA). Brussels: The Environment and Development Resource Centre (EDRC).
