Development or Dependence? Rethinking China’s Economic Playbook in the Americas
Editor’s Note: This article was written in anticipation of the Irregular Warfare Initiative’s South America in Competition Conference, which will feature keynote speakers and expert panels examining the region’s role in strategic competition, including a focus on China's economic influence in Latin America. One of
Guido Torres Warns of Strategic Risks in China’s Expanding Space Presence in South America
Executive Director Guido Torres was featured in Expediente Público (link in spanish) for his analysis of China’s growing influence in Latin America’s space domain. In the interview, Torres raised urgent concerns about the long-term implications of opaque agreements between China and countries like Argentina and Chile, including the
Executive Director Guido Torres Moderates Panel on Hemispheric Security
Guido Torres, Executive Director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, recently moderated a high-level panel examining the future of space security. The event, part of the 10th Annual Hemispheric Security Conference hosted by Florida International University, brought together more than 80 experts to explore challenges ranging from cyber threats to the
Five Years of IWI: From Podcast to Platform
Episode 128 marks a special milestone as the Irregular Warfare Podcast celebrates its five-year anniversary. Our guests reflect on the journey from a simple podcast idea in a graduate school classroom to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 70 volunteers worldwide. They share the origin story of IWI,
Letter from the Board of Directors
Editor’s Note: the IWI Board of Directors approved its first annual “IWI Strategic Plan: 2025-2035” on 01 September 2024. The plan articulates IWI’s organizational purpose, strategic goals and implementation through three phases, a market analysis, an overview of its services and operations, and its organizational and leadership structure.
Irregular Warfare in 2024: Lessons Learned, Paths Forward
2024 in Review: A Glimpse Ahead The global security environment in 2024 proved as unpredictable as ever—yet, beneath the headlines, several clear themes and patterns emerged. A review of our articles published throughout the year reveals deeper insights into how irregular warfare is evolving across multiple fronts, from the
Space, Speed, and Sovereignty: China's Growing Space Footprint in Latin America
As the U.S.-China rivalry extends into space, national security concerns are intensifying. In a recent JGI Policy Pulse podcast, Florida International University Professor Leland Lazarus discusses these developments with Guido Torres, Executive Director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, and Laura Delgado Lopez, a former Visiting Fellow at the
Sailing through the spyglass: The strategic advantages of Blue OSINT, ubiquitous sensor networks, and deception
In this insightful article published by the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, IWI Executive Director Guido Torres and co-author Austin Gray explore the revolutionary impact of Blue Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) on maritime security. "Sailing Through the Spyglass" delves into how advancements in ubiquitous
Space, Speed, and Sovereignty: Hypersonic Tensions in the Southern Hemisphere
On May 21th 2024, IWI’s Executive Director Guido Torres was published by CSIS about the strategic impact of hypersonic technology in the southern hemisphere. The evolution of hypersonic missile technology marks a significant shift in the global strategic landscape, with a recent U.S. congressional hearing highlighting the swift
Hypersonic Hegemony: Niobium and the Western Hemisphere’s Role in the U.S.-China Power Struggle
On March 4th 2024, IWI's Executive Director Guido Torres was published by CSIS about an article regarding hypersonic technology and rare earth elements. In the evolving landscape of global defense, the arms race has metamorphosed from a contest of nuclear might to one of unparalleled speed. Hypersonic weapons
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