Building upon McRaven’s Foundation: Operational and Strategic Principles of Special Air Operations
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
The Fusing of Race and Religion in the Christchurch Terrorist Attacks
When conducting a post-mortem examination of a significant white supremacist terrorist movement or incident, motivation is often at the forefront of the minds of scholars, analysts, and those directly impacted by the events. On the one hand, in some attacks, such as the mass shootings at an El Paso,
Winning the Operational Air Campaign, But Losing the Information War: The Israeli Air Force’s X Narratives
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
Secret Wars: Covert Action and Irregular Warfare
In Episode 100 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, we delve into the world of covert operations. Our guests begin by defining covert and clandestine operations, shedding light on their intricacies and historical significance. They then discuss the complexities of clandestine activities, and address the difficulties associated with translating irregular warfare
How the US Army Can Close Its Dangerous—and Growing—Small Drone Gap
This Irregular Warfare Initiative article was originally posted through our partner organization, the Modern War Institute at West Point. In July, Ukrainian soldiers took to social media to voice complaints about training they received from US Army personnel in Germany. Chief among their criticisms was the seeming ignorance of commercial
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
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
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
