StrategyTalk by StrategyPage: Recent Episodes
Jim Dunnigan and Austin Bay
StrategyTalk is where the Editors and Writers at StrategyPage.com discuss news as history and give you an unique view of events around the world.
In their discussion, Jim and Austin focus on the recent happenings on Israel's northern border.
Jim and Austin examine worldwide munition supplies and the effect the Ukraine and Israeli-Hamas wars have on them.
Jim and Austin examine worldwide munition supplies and the effect the Ukraine and Israeli-Hamas wars have on them.
Jim and Austin discuss the connection between Iran, Russia, and China during the current conflicts.
Jim and Austin discuss how the Chinese Navy and the US Navy stack up against each other.
Jim and Austin discuss Western Europe waking up to the need to increase their defense capabilities.
Jim and Austin talk about covid protests in China, threats to Taiwan, and clashes at the top of the world.
Iran has entered another round of internal dissent. Jim and Austin remark on whether this is the end of Islamic rule in Iran.
Jim discuss Iran's failing economy and social unrest while they continue to pursue disrupting world affairs.
Jim examines the recent intelligence failures concerning the Russian military capabilities.
Jim and Austin explore why Putin’s invasion has ended up with NATO growing rather than the effect Putin desired.
Ukraine is not the only nation worried about the Russians, the Baltic states are on pins and needles too. Jim and Austin discuss all things popping with Russia.
Jim and Austin remember Jim’s games that involved the Ardennes. They focus on his game, Bulge. Also, Jim talks about lessons the U.S. forces learned via the Battle of the Bulge.
Jim and Austin exam why things are going so well for the Israeli’s on the diplomatic front.
Jim and Al discuss Al’s book ‘To Train The Fleet For War’ which covers the U.S. Navy fleet problems, from 1923-1940. The look at how the lessons of training a fleet apply to today.
Jim talks about the development of Empires of the Middle Ages. Also, Jim discusses play testing.
Jim and Austin discuss the recent incidents between Israel and Iran. Some of the other mischief Iran is mentioned.
Jim and Al discuss the problems that many countries are having with their new Warships. Also, the mention some of the successes.
Jim and Al discuss FONOPs in the South China Sea by several countries besides the United States.
Jim talks about some of the series games that SPI published. The discussion even strays into discussing Scrimmage and other unpopular designs.
StrategyPage starts a Turkey section, Jim and Austin tell us why. Further, they explain where Turkey is involving itself in the world in 2021.
Jim and Austin talk about how Afghanistan is entwined with Pakistan, and no matter what is done, Afghanistan will remain in turmoil.
Jim and Austin point out how violence declined in 2020 and how they see that trend continuing.
Jim talks about SPI’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy games. We then discuss several of Jim’s most successful games including World War I.
We talk to Jim about reader feedback in Strategy and Tactics. The discussion moves on to the monster games of SPI. We round things off with a discussion of several of Jim’s early political games including ‘Up against the Wall Mother F!#!#%’ and ‘Chicago, Chicago’.
Jim and Austin discuss the on-going civil war in Libya and Turkey’s involvement there. They also examine the Turkish use of mercenaries in the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Jim and Al talk about how they and SPI made playtesting a priority and how it became a ritual at the company. They also discuss the Fall of Rome, the first purpose-designed solitaire war game, and solitaire wargaming in general.
Jim and Austin analyze and break down Russia's problems and how the Bear can still cause havoc.
Jim, Al, and Austin talk PanzerBlitz, Panzergruppe Guderian, Panzerarmee Afrika, Outdoor Survival and a whole lot more.
Jim and Austin examine the possibilities of China triggering a war in the South China Sea. They, also, explore the recent launch of a Chinese anti-carrier ballistic missile.
Jim discusses working on Jutland for Avalon Hill and Tom Shaw. We, also, talk to Jim about the early days of Strategy & Tactics and how it was produced.
Jim and Austin discuss the myriad of problems facing Iran including some very aggressive Israeli actions.
Jim Dunnigan tells how he discovered wargames. We all so cover the intersection of military wargaming and commercial wargaming.
Jim and Austin talk about why the peace agreement with the Taliban failed immediately and why no peace agreement will work with the Taliban.
Jim and Austin discuss Covid-19 and effects on the military. They all so discuss a host of topics related to the virus.
Jim and Austin discuss the on going violence in Libya and all the players involved from the UN to Turkey.
Jim and Austin explore the Turkish incursion into Syria and why the Trump administration withdrew the troops.
Jim and Austin sandwich talk about impeachment between discussions about Ukraine and Russia.
Jim and Austin do a deep dive into the background and causes of the ongoing protests in Algeria.
Jim and Austin discuss the ongoing turmoil in Hong Kong and how it could be fatal to either side.
Jim and Austin talk about the attempted resurgence of Turkey and dreams of a neo Ottoman Empire.
Jim and Austin take a detailed look at why Iran is being called on the carpet by the US and other western powers.
Jim and Austin talk about the challenges facing President Duterte in the South China Sea and with Islamic terrorists.
Jim and Austin explore where Russia has its hand in the cookie jar and why Mr. Putin's career is slowing imploding.
Jim gives us a sitrep on Syria and what the aftermath in Syria might be with ISIL removed.
Jim and Austin discuss the continuing conflict in and around the South China Sea. They explore the possible scenarios where the new cold war turns hot.
Jim and Austin explore the challenges India has geopolitically. Currently, China and Pakistan are in the process of becoming strong allies.
Jim and Austin dissect the possibilities of civil war in Venezuela , the China and Russia connection, and much more.
Jim and Austin talk about Iran's successful propaganda campaign in Yemen that makes them look like the good guys and the Saudis the bad guys. Along with a number of other bad players that know how to manipulate western media.
Jim and Austin discuss the surprising fact that Islamic terrorist violence has decreased in 2018. They, also, give their take on other important events of the past year.
Jim and Austin Explore the challenges the alliance between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States pose for them in the near future.
Jim and Austin discuss North Korea's "Art of the Stall" when it comes to denuclearization. This time the game clock is approaching zero as North Korea's economy continues to implode.
Jim and Austin exam the love/hate/fear/loath relationships currently going on in Syria and the surrounding environs..
Jim Dunnigan and Austin by exam Irans continued meddling in the Middle East. Also, they look at some of the repercussions Iran is experiencing from meddling too much.
Austin and Jim take look back at Crimea and where things are headed in Eastern Ukraine.
Austin and Jim discuss the current face-off between Iran and Saudi Arabia and its historic background.
As the need for a military response to North Korea becomes real, Jim and Austin discuss the options.
Jim, Austin, and Sherlock reveal the possible Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) involvement in the Debbie Wasserman Schultz IT brouhaha.
The Wannacry virus circled the globe staying in the headlines for days. Jim and Austin dissect the misguided strategy behind Wannacry.
Jim and Austin discuss the current situation in Turkey and some of the players that are difficult to predict.
Just a few hours before the Tomahawk strike on Syria, Jim and Austin discuss the latest Syrian gas attack.
Once again Jim and Austin discuss North Korea which has become a deadly international soap opera.
Jim and Austin mull over the on going issues of corruption and the never ending cartel wars.
Jim and Austin look at the reasons that China’s talk of a trade war is just “Fen Rattling.”
Jim and Austin talk about the ongoing budget issues of the US Military. The big fight as always is where should the money be spent, men or machines?
Jim and Austin put Putin under a magnifying glass and reveal the strongman has no clothes.
Austin and Al look back 60 years and re-examine Hungary’s revolt against the Soviet Bear.
Jim and Austin describe the slow fall of Mosul and how ISIS will regroup to fight again.
Jim and Austin analyze the current situation in Syria and the missteps that have led to more violence.