Sneaky Wars in the Indo-Pacific
Episode 119 discusses irregular warfare in the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Sean McFate, and COL Ed Croot. Our guests discuss the evolving landscape of irregular warfare. They critique the conventional vs. irregular warfare paradigm, introduce the concept of 'sneaky war,' and explore the importance of unconventional strategies in
Money Talks and Hunger Walks: Buying Down State-Actor Influence Risk
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. We
The Day After Nasrallah: Succession and Strategic Opportunities
On October 15, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released an interrogation video of the first captured Hezbollah militant since the beginning of Israel’s ground incursion in southern Lebanon. Wadah Younis, who was found hiding in a tunnel, describes a demoralized movement mired in fear and internal chaos. Starting with
SOF’s Role in Conflict
Episode 118 focuses on SOF in Conflict. The podcast falls within the SOF Special Project. Contact Director SOF Adam Darnley-Stuart to join the team. Episode 118 of the Irregular Warfare podcast explores the definitions of conflict and SOFs value proposition to the joint force. Our guests discuss the unique
Yesterday’s, Today’s, and Tomorrow’s Small Wars
In the inaugural article for Small Wars Journal’s newly revamped website, now hosted by Arizona State University, IWI Project Air & Space Power Director Richard Newton and Advisor Kerry Chávez delve into the evolution of small-scale conflicts. They further explore their historical roots, contemporary dynamics, and potential future
Beyond Binaries: Cyber Force Generation and the SOCOM-like Model
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. We invite you to
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
“I Want to Live”: Psychological Warfare for the Modern Era
In the evening of August 6, 2024, the smartphones of Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast lit up with messages decrying “the flames of war unleashed by Putin” that “have spread to the Kursk region” and the “senseless bloodbath in Ukraine.” They called on Russian troops to “extinguish this fire” by
Adapting to the Unpredictable: Climate’s Impact on Irregular Warfare
Episode 117 examines the intersection of climate change, national security, and irregular warfare, with a particular focus on how environmental changes are reshaping global security challenges from the Arctic to the Pacific Islands. Our guests begin by exploring pivotal moments in the evolution of environmental security and its impact on
Israel, Hezbollah, and Arab Hostility
Israel is conducting extensive attacks against Lebanon—for the sixth time in their shared history—after months of a military back-and-forth with the Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah. In late September, Israel assassinated Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hasan Nasrallah, as part of a systematic offensive against dozens of
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