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
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.
Proxy Warfare (Partnered with Combatting Terrorism Center)
The Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) and the Combating Terrorism Centre (CTC) at West Point, will host a two-part virtual panel discussion on Proxy Warfare and its application in the Russia-Ukraine conflict on 6 Oct, 1700-1900EST. The first panel will be moderated by Dr. Sara Plana, and will
On Resistance (Partnered with the National Defense University & the Special Warfare Center and School)
he Irregular Warfare Initiative, the National Defense University, and the Special Warfare Center and School present: On Resistance. Addressing the historic background and merit of resistance operations for the current and future operational environment. Featuring: Major General Patrick Roberson - Commander, Special Warfare Center and School Dr. James D. Kiras - Professor,
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
