It is conceivable that in one blistering campaign, the People’s Republic of China could invade, occupy, and forcibly annex Taiwan. One question would

Description Episode 160 examines the origins of Britain’s World War II commandos and the enduring role of special operations forces from Churchill’s era to today. Summary This episode explores the…

After the Global War on Terror, there is a reluctance in American politics to intervene at scale. Dr. Colin Jackson, co-chair of the Afghanistan War Commission, calls that reluctance an appropriate…

Editor's note: The "Short of War" Podcast discussing this article is AI-generated. In mid-March 2026, satellite imagery confirmed what many defense analysts had long feared: the USS Gerald R. Ford…

A joint statement by 16 U.S. Ambassadors to NATO and Supreme Allied Commanders, arguing "NATO is not an act of American generosity. It is a strategic bargain that ensures the United States remains…

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.…

Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban have signed a military and technical cooperation deal, Russian media reported, but neither side released details, raising questions about whether it marks a…

Is Wyoming the new front line of the gray zone? Discover how local utility boards and energy decisions shape national security. Wyoming irregular warfare energy is about more than coal—it’s code and…

Join us for a conference on critical minerals and rare earth elements that influence national security and strategic competition.

This comprehensive edited volume provides the first canon for SOF, interagency, and conventional forces to understand irregular warfare, competition, and deterrence. The theories and concepts provide…

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The Modern War Institute, in partnership with the Irregular Warfare Initiative and the Association of the US Army, presents Five Years Later: Remembering the Lessons of Afghanistan, a USMA Class of…

The conversation tackles fundamental questions: What are small wars? Do they still matter in an era of great-power competition

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FORT BENNING, Ga. – On January 27, 2026, the Army Security Cooperation Group – South (ASCG-S) conducted a small ceremony on Kelley Hill, Fort Benning, G...

NATO Security Force Assistance is changing. A new doctrine reveals how lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine are reshaping strategy, competition, and partnerships.

“Taiwanese veterans who fought in Ukraine’s International Legion against Russia have returned with a stark warning: Taiwan is not ready for war with China.” While diplomatic efforts and military…

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The U.S. defense industrial base is often understood through its largest prime contractors, but the system’s true vulnerabilities lie deep below the

Writing effectively and clearly remains “a critical aspect of our Army profession,” the commanding general of Army Combined Arms Command said. “When we’re at war, it’s when we must be at our most…

This episode examines what enables certain guerrilla and insurgent forces to develop genuine military effectiveness on the battlefield.

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This episode examines what enables certain guerrilla and insurgent forces to develop genuine military effectiveness on the battlefield.

En République démocratique du Congo, les autorités affirment détenir de nouveaux éléments attestant de la présence de l’armée rwandaise dans l’est du pays, notamment dans les provinces du Nord-Kivu…

"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…

In this IWI Project Europe Fireside Chat, we explore Belgium’s perspective on hybrid warfare, with a focus on cyber-attacks and information warfare. Our guest is Major-General Pierre Ciparisse,…

It’s almost cliché but nonetheless true: The U.S. military’s AI-enabled platforms are only as good as their inputs. Across the force, these systems are

Irregular warfare (IW) seems to be a topic with an equal ability to generate enthusiasm, resistance, and confusion. While the topic is without question of

Episode 141 examines what the role of resistance operations are in the context of the broader war in Ukraine.  Our guests begin by discussing whether resistance in occupied Ukraine is working. They…

Are we witnessing an AI-fueled gold rush or the early signs of an epic crash? Listen to these hard-hitting discussions on bubbles, breakthroughs, and the real impact behind

The Pentagon recently issued updated irregular warfare guidance. Finding out why that matters in this compelling opinion article.

The Platinum Rule, its Army history, and applications for today

Explore how the new Pentagon irregular warfare instruction reshapes U.S. military strategy, broadens IW roles, and influences future defense policy.

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Discover how space-based capabilities for irregular warfare empower Indo-Pacific partners, expose gray-zone activity, and shift the balance of strategic competition.

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