IW Lessons from Gaza: Lawfare, Humanitarian Crises, and Urban Combat
Episode 93 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines irregular warfare in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Our guests begin by delving into Hamas and its hybrid strategy in Gaza before addressing Israel’s traditional counterterrorism approach in the Middle East. They then discuss the risks associated with an invasion of
The Maritime Dimension to the Conflict in Israel
Editor’s note: This article is part of Project Maritime, which explores modern challenges and opportunities in the maritime dimension at the intersection of irregular warfare and strategic competition. We warmly invite your participation and engagement as we embark on this project. Please send submissions to submissions@irregularwarfare.org with
How the Islamic State Propaganda Machine is Exploiting the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Since the Hamas raid on Israel on Oct. 7, the Islamic State (IS) has been attempting to exploit the resulting conflict to inspire its followers to commit acts of terrorism. Working through its central command apparatus, branches, and affiliates, as well as its legions of online supporters, IS seeks to
Dealers and Brokers in Proxy Wars: Exploring All Means Available
Episode 92 examines conflict delegations and the roles of intermediary actors within proxy conflict. Our guests introduce the idea of intermediaries and pull from academic and practical experience to set the stage. Along with other historical examples, they examine the role Pakistan played as a key go-between from the Soviet
Independence Through Information War: Chechnya's Story and Ukraine Connection
Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, dubious videos have surfaced across social media platforms depicting intense combat operations of Chechen forces loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov. Kadyrov uses online platforms to showcase Chechen soldiers fighting against Ukrainian forces, a move seen as a PR
The Extremist Domino Effect of October 7
Half a century after the Yom Kippur War, Hamas’s surprise attacks on Oct. 7 echo the infamous 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. This day has also been likened to Israel’s own Sept. 11 by diplomats and commentators, intensifying its contemporary resonance. Moreover, in the annals of the War on Terror,
An Irregular Use of Military Force: Stability Policing Operations
In the wake of escalating violence and deepening humanitarian crises in the Middle East, the international community finds itself at a pivotal juncture with recent calls for deploying a peacekeeping force to Gaza. As this discussion gains momentum, it highlights a vital yet frequently underestimated aspect of modern military operations:
PRC Gray Zone Activities in the Western Hemisphere (Partnered with Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center)
Chinese gray zone activities in the Western Hemisphere has become a pressing issue.
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