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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 19 MIN

Is Innovation the New Battlefield?

from The Call by the Global Intelligence Desk · host The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intelligence Desk

From autonomous systems to AI-driven targeting, warfare is being redefined by innovation. This week’s guest, former Defense Under-Secretary Michèle Flournoy, argues that America’s ability to deter and win wars, now, depends less on troop strength and more on its capacity to out-innovate its rivals through cutting-edge research, skilled talent, and fast investment. She will outline how deterrence is shifting as defense innovation accelerates worldwide, and allies modernize their military -- and what policy changes, industrial partnerships, and investment priorities should come next.-The Call is a series of live video conversations featuring expert guests from the U.S. Chamber's Global Intelligence Desk. Live access to The Call is a benefit to the Chamber’s members; however, we are pleased to provide recordings of the calls for wider listening thereafter.Learn more about the Global Intelligence Desk: https://globalintelligencedesk.com/Join the conversation on LinkedIn:   / global-intelligence-desk  

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From autonomous systems to AI-driven targeting, warfare is being redefined by innovation. This week’s guest, former Defense Under-Secretary Michèle Flournoy, argues that America’s ability to deter and win wars, now, depends less on troop strength and more on its capacity to out-innovate its rivals through cutting-edge research, skilled talent, and fast investment. She will outline how deterrence is shifting as defense innovation accelerates worldwide, and allies modernize their military -- an...

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