IWI Fireside Chat with LTG (Ret.) Ken Tovo
On March 5, 2024, the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) Project Europe hosted a virtual Fireside Chat with LTG (Ret.) Ken Tovo. The event focused on European security issues, aiming to deter, defend, and enhance resilience against irregular and hybrid threats. The conversation began with an exploration of the historical evolution
Dry Pipes, Liberated Water, and Struggles for Legitimacy: A Lesser-Known Story of the United States in Cuba
Sixty years ago, the only US sea power platform in a communist country experienced a non-kinetic attack by a nation-state with the dual purposes of both influencing international opinion against its presence and making it uninhabitable. On February 6, 1964, just over a year after the Cuban Missile Crisis, Cuban
IWI Fireside Chat with GEN David Petraeus
Join us for an insightful discussion on the transformation of warfare over the decades, led by GEN David Petraeus, as he delves into his latest book, "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine".
Dragons in the West: Chinese Communist Party Threats in Europe and the Imperative of a Strategic Pivot
The Polish Hussars, with their winged lances and unwavering courage, are celebrated as the saviors of Vienna, halting the Ottoman siege in 1683. Their resolute defense marked a turning point for Europe, guarding the continent from eastern threats. Fast forward to the present day, and once again, Poland and the
The Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space
Episode 99 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast takes us to the final frontier as we examine irregular warfare in space. Our guests begin by explaining the importance of the space domain in the private and public spheres. They then give us multiple frameworks for thinking about space by using more
IWI Responds: The Two-Year Anniversary of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
As the world marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, lights are blinking red in Kyiv. Ukraine’s much-anticipated summer offensive petered out with disappointing results, and Russia’s relentless attacks, particularly around Avdiivka, echo the grim tactics seen in Bakhmut, where “meat wave” assaults took
Two Years On: Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine and the Continuing Lessons for the Future of Irregular Warfare
Introduction – Russia's Invasion of Ukraine in Context Russia’s escalating war against Ukraine, especially the past two years since the full-scale invasion in 2022, has highlighted several critical lessons regarding irregular warfare and its broader implications for global security and stability. While irregular warfare is widely understood to
Exploring the Cyber Dimension of the Current U.S.-Iran Crisis
Editor’s note: This article is part of Project Cyber, which explores modern challenges and opportunities in and through cyberspace at the intersection of irregular warfare and strategic competition. We warmly invite your participation and engagement as we embark on this project. Please submit articles here. In the wake of
Stay Behind Operations
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The Key to Ukrainian Victory is Partnering (not Ukrainifying)
Speaking recently at the National Defense University, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the basis for Ukraine’s continued fight against Russian aggression: domestic resilience and international perseverance. Despite significant improvements in Ukraine’s strategic position, these central themes have remained consistent since early 2022. Largely due to the combined impact
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