“Interoperability is NATO C2’s centre of gravity.”
That’s one key takeaway from Paul Atkinson and Glenn Brown of SHAPE, our guests in the latest episode of Future Aspects of C2: The Big 5.
As NATO moves from joint operations towards Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), critical capabilities in cyberspace, space and other domains remain under national, civilian or commercial control. So how can NATO ensure unity of effort when unity of command is no longer enough?
In this episode on Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities, we discuss:
- How NATO’s roles, responsibilities and authorities are evolving for MDO
- Coordination and synchronization between NATO, nations, and civilian and commercial actors
- Why trust, communication and interoperability must be built and exercised before a crisis
- How AI is changing decision-making, while human judgement and command authority stay central
Interoperability isn’t only about technical systems. It also takes investment in people and procedures.
Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iQCFj2yoBjRPKbW9KoBgv?si=PQ2ATNSoRxSUwdBYKW2K9A
About the podcast series:
Over five episodes (and a bonus episode) released in the upcoming days, we will dive deep into the critical themes shaping the future of C2:
- MDO-enabled Alliance: Transformation and the synchronization of military and non-military actors.
- Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities: Adapting decision-making to complexity.
- Continuity of C2: Building resilience in disrupted environments.
- Technological Enablers: Driving digital transformation and interoperability.
- Human Factors: Navigating cognitive demands, trust and the Educational and Training needs.
