Events
Venezuela Unbound: Economics & Influence in a Post Maduro Era
In this episode, Matthew Flug (Co-Director, IWI Economic & Legal Warfare) and Hamlet Yousef (Irongate Capital Advisers) host a roundtable on the immediate aftermath of Maduro’s removal in Venezuela and what it could mean for regional power dynamics, economic stabilization, and irregular competition in the Western Hemisphere. Joining him
The Silk Road of Crime: Chinese Criminal Networks
Chinese criminal networks have built a global illicit infrastructure and the Western Hemisphere is now a key battlespace. Economic and Legal Warfare Project hosted a fireside chat to discuss how Chinese criminal groups connect chemical suppliers, Mexican cartels, Latin American corruption, diaspora associations, digital scam syndicates, and sophisticated money-laundering pipelines
Understanding Hybrid Threats: Insights from the Belgian Cyber Force Commander
This IWI Project Europe Fireside Chat examines Belgium’s perspectives on hybrid warfare, with a particular focus on cyber-attacks and information warfare. To do so, we welcomed one of Belgium’s key figures in the cyber domain: Major-General Pierre Ciparisse. Appointed in September, General Ciparisse serves as Commander of the
Fireside Chat: The Future of Total Defense
Rethinking Resilience & Resistance in Europe As the Russian threat persists, and European democracies navigate mounting internal and external pressures, this fireside chat asks a foundational question: Who should own the burden of national defense—governments, or society itself? Overview The Irregular Warfare Initiative brings together a panel of senior
Past, Present, and Beyond: Belgian Perspectives on Irregular Warfare
This IWI Project Europe Fireside Chat takes a closer look at Belgium’s experiences and perspectives on Irregular Warfare. We do so by inviting two key figures within the Belgian Special Operations Forces community: the Director of the Belgian Special Forces Command (Colonel Wim Denolf) and the Commander of the
South America in Competition Conference
Carahsoft HQ, Falls Church, VA - July 16 & 17 2025 The Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) and the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) are proud to present the South America in Competition Conference on July 16th and July 17th, 2025. Bringing together ~200 leaders from government, academia, private industry,
SOF in Competition Kickoff Event — Future of Irregular Warfare Conference
Are you interested in understanding more about Indo-Pacific security dilemmas? Between 16-18 October UNSW Canberra in partnership with the Irregular Warfare Initiative to provide a unique and expertly facilitated opportunity to hear from lifetime military special operations practitioners and world-renowned researchers and academics. Let’s bridge the gap between research
Proxies and Partners Kickoff Event with GEN (Ret.) Votel
The "IWI Partners and Proxies Special Project Kickoff Event" held on May 10, 2023, featured an insightful discussion on the complexities of working with proxies and partners in irregular warfare. The event commenced with an introduction of the keynote speakers: General Joseph Votel, a retired U.S. Army
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
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".
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.