Illicit Financing of Violence in Sudan
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Beijing's Long Game: Gray Zone Tactics in the Pacific
“During the progress of hostilities, guerillas gradually develop into orthodox forces that operate in conjunction with other units of the regular army… There can be no doubt that the ultimate result of this will be victory.” -On Guerilla Warfare, by Mao Zedong The expulsion of former Chinese defense ministers Li
Strategic Political Sabotage and How to Tackle It
Our Air and Space Power Special Project Director, Rick Newton, was published in PRISM, a National Defense University journal that promotes informed discourse among national and international security professionals. In January 2023 activist Rasmus Paludan set out to intentionally offend Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. While some might characterize what
Irregular Warfare in the 21st Century: Autocracy's Global Playbook
Anne Applebaum, Autocracy, Inc. The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, (Penguin Random House 2024) Irregular warfare (IW), often hailed as the oldest form of warfare, remains an enigma within the US defense apparatus and government at large. The Department of Defense (DoD) offers conflicting definitions, while Congress’s
Navigating the Gray Zone Reframing Space Strategy for Contemporary Operational Environments
On July 1st 2024, IWI's Project Air & Space Power Advisor Charlie McGillis was published by the Air University's Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs. In the article, McGillis provides a comprehensive exploration of operating in the gray zone, highlighting the importance of employing strategies below the armed
NATO in the Crosshairs of the Houthis
On July 12th 2024, IWI's Director of Engagements Doug Livermore was published by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) in an article about the impact of the Houthis' disruptive activity on NATO states. The Houthis’ anti-shipping activities in Yemen, including the use of mines, unmanned aerial
Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 1: Arguments for a Seventh Service
Episode 109 examines a recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on the arguments for 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 delve into their long-standing experiences
Charting the Course: NATO at 75 and Beyond
On July 8th 2024, IWI Fellow Andrew Borene was published in a blog post sharing the central themes to look out for as NATO approaches its 75th anniversary with a leadership summit in Washington DC. NATO’s role in global stability is becoming more crucial than ever and it’s
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
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
