Unlawful Detention and Torture in Sudanese Conflict: Urgent Need for International Action
Sudan is embroiled in intense fighting between various parties, principally the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting in mass displacement and civilian deaths. This conflict originated from a military coup in October 2021 led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the SAF. The
A DHS Office of Foreign Influence and Interference—Break Down Barriers to Protect US Democracy and Public Safety
The Internet drained the oceans protecting the US homeland and brought foreign threats to America’s borders in ways previously unimaginable. Foreign actors have taken advantage of this new technology to engage in ever more effective and corrosive propaganda campaigns designed to create and exacerbate extremism and division in the
Terrorists on the Rampage
The following is derived from “The Logic of Rampage Terrorism,” recently published in Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. The authors would like to thank Daniel Lebowitz, Jacob Ware, attendees of the 2023 U.S. Military Academy at West Point Security Seminar, and reviewers from Studies in Conflict and Terrorism for
Strategic Disruption by Special Operations Forces
Episode 102 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how special operations forces can disrupt the strategic designs of Washington’s adversaries. Our guests begin with an in-depth discussion on civil-military relations, examining the relationship between SOL/IC and SOCOM. They then discuss the unique capabilities that special operations
Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Islamic State in an Age of Strategic Competition
The deadly assault by four alleged ISIS-affiliated gunmen at a Moscow concert on March 22nd returned international attention to the threats of global terrorist organizations. Taking the lives of at least 137 civilians, the shooting marked Russia’s worst terrorist attack in decades. ISIS-K—the Islamic State-Khorasan—
A Sea Change? U.S.-Philippine Irregular Statecraft in the South China Sea
“Stop calling it the South China Sea. It’s the West Philippine Sea – calling it the South China Sea only empowers Beijing to claim the whole region.” - Philippines Navy Commander, April 2023 interview by Jahara Matisek The South China Sea has long been a source of strained relations between Beijing
From Peril to Partnership: A Q&A with Author Paul Angelo
United States security assistance is a critical foreign policy tool—irregular warfare in action at the intersection of diplomacy and defense. Paul J. Angelo’s recent work, From Peril to Partnership: US Security Assistance and the Bid to Stabilize Colombia and Mexico, provides a valuable look at US security assistance
China’s Gray Zone Air Power
Editor’s note: This article is part of Project Air Power, which explores and advocates for the totality of air, aviation, and space power in the irregular, hybrid, and gray-zone environments. We invite you to contribute to the discussion, explore the difficult questions, and help influence the future of
Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants
Episode 101 examines the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants. Our guests begin by introducing the concept of DDR and discussing how the DDR process plays a role in preventing the recurrence of conflict. They then discuss some common challenges of implementing and monitoring DDR efforts, providing some
Russian Electronic Warfare: From History to Modern Battlefield
Every April 15, the Russian Federation celebrates Electronic Warfare Specialist Day, marking the first combat use of electronic warfare. On this day in 1904, during the Japanese shelling of the Russian Fleet at Port Arthur, the battleship Pobeda and a coastal radio post jammed Japanese radio communications, preventing over 60
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