The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars,
US Army Special Forces units continued to quietly operate in Afghanistan when conventional troops wi
Special operations forces have been a favorite national security tool during the United States' post
A new US administration is eager to reengage with both allies and competitors, reasserting the role
How did the United States leverage local partners in the fight against the Islamic State? What were
What would a conflict with China look like? How will irregular warfare fit into a conflict before an
In this episode, we discuss US counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq's Anbar province, Iraq—from the 200
How can the military and civilians work together to prevent or manage conflict? Two seminal policy i
Aviation has played an important role in irregular warfare, from its use by the British against rebe
Irregular warfare practitioners have played a major role in just about every war over the past 250 y
As policymakers’ focus shifts from counterterrorism to great power competition, the implications for
What drives illicit violence by substate groups such as terrorists, insurgents, and criminals—and ho
Australia is undergoing the most fundamental strategic realignment since the Second World War, towar
In 2016, the Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a peace deal, ending over five decades of g
Information in its many forms has become a significant component of national power—the primary mediu
What role do information and intelligence play in counterinsurgency? How can artificial intelligenc
Where does irregular warfare fit within the framework of national security policy? Does the recently
What role do private military companies such as Russia’s Wagner Group play on the modern battlefield
When, why, and under what circumstances does security force assistance work? This episode focuses on
This episode features a conversation with retired Gen. David Petraeus. He served over thirty-seven y
What are unconventional warfare and foreign subversion? Will they be important in an era of great po
