Kerry Chávez
The Future of Conflict and Special Operations Forces
Editor's note: The "Short of War" Podcast discussing this article is AI-generated. Since 9/11, Special Operations Forces (SOF) have often been cast as the United States’ sharpest instrument: they hunt high-value targets, train partners, and operate at the seams where conventional forces cannot
Good Change Brings New Leadership, Ideas, and Opportunities to IWI’s Air and Space Power Team
Editor’s Note: As the Air and Space Power Team enters its next chapter, Dr. Kerry Chávez and Dr. Rick Newton will be stepping aside from their leadership roles and passing responsibilities to Dr. Michael Kreuzer. While this marks a leadership transition, the team’s commitment to advancing air and
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
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.