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The Red Queen Problem – Innovation in the DoD and Intelligence Community

Steve Blank

In the 21st century you need a scorecard to keep track of the threats: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, ISIS in Yemen/Libya/Philippines, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, hackers for hire, etc. Pete Newell and I have spent a lot of time bringing continuous innovation to government organizations. Government agencies need to both innovate and execute.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 3

Steve Blank

This “whole of government approach” is known by the acronym DIME -FIL. How much is he the system of government versus the product of a system? And after two decades focused on counter terrorism the U.S. is engaged in great power competition with both China and Russia. To what degree is Vladimir Putin a unitary actor?

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Optimism In The Face Of Current Reality

Feld Thoughts

Global tensions over nuclear arms, crisis in Myanmar, bloody civil wars in Syria and Yemen. . “Reading the news today does not exactly leave you feeling optimistic. Hurricanes in the Americas. Horrific mass shootings. Your heart breaks for every person who is touched by these tragedies. ” And then perspective.

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