Why IWI Project Europe?
To deter and defend against irregular threats. Editor's note: This article is part of Project Europe which focuses on European and European-adjacent security issues to deter and defend against irregular threats, develop IW knowledge, and advance the American understanding of allied, partner, and competitor practices of IW. We
Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 2: Arguments Against a Seventh Service
Episode 111 examines the arguments against a United States Cyber Force. This episode is a two part series of Project Cyber that looks at the arguments for and against a Cyber Force. Our guests share their backgrounds and the history of the U.S. Cyber Command. They express their skepticism
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
What makes warfare irregular? Pineland Underground speaks with Mr/LTC Doug Livermore on Irregular Warfare
Did you know the entire Joint Force engages in Irregular Warfare? Often defined differently depending on the individual or organization you speak to. The Pineland Underground podcast has Doug Livermore on to help define and discuss Irregular Warfare, the nature of conflict, and how U.S. adversaries also apply it
Why Failing to Deter 1930s Imperial Japan Still Matters
In this War Room article, Tony Marco, special advisor on Project Proxies & Partners, analyzes the strategic errors made by the leading Western powers during the inter-war years in relation to Japan and how these missteps contributed to the outbreak of World War II. He further discusses that the failure
SOF in Competition Kickoff Event — Future of Irregular Warfare Conference
Are you interested in understanding more about Indo-Pacific security dilemmas? Between 16-18 October UNSW Canberra in partnership with the Irregular Warfare Initiative to provide a unique and expertly facilitated opportunity to hear from lifetime military special operations practitioners and world-renowned researchers and academics. Let’s bridge the gap between research
Eroding Global Stability: The Cybersecurity Strategies Of China, Russia, North Korea, And Iran
Editor's note: This article is part of Project Cyber, which explores and characterizes the myriad threats facing the United States and its allies in cyberspace, the information environment, and conventional and irregular spaces. Please contact us if you would like to propose an article, podcast, or event environment.
Four-Part Series on China's Maritime Ambitions
IWI non-resident fellow Siddhant Hira's four-part series in OFCS on China's expanding hegemony explores the country's maritime ambitions and the geopolitical tensions arising from them. 1. Part 1: "Expansionist China's Expanding Hegemonic Ambitions and Maritime Disputes" examines China's
Time to Strike Back Against Russia’s Shadow War
In CEPA's "Time to Strike Back Against Russia's Shadow War," Doug Livermore argues that the West must adopt a more aggressive strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks. Livermore suggests moving beyond passive responses to actively punishing and deterring Kremlin-directed sabotage, assassinations, and
Review – China’s Rise in the Global South
This book review discusses Dawn C. Murphy's "China’s Rise in the Global South," which is an important and refreshing contribution to the literature portraying China’s global ambitions in two geo-politically sensitive regions. In avoiding the common Pacific and Euro-centric approaches to studying the competitive
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
