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Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Insider: Short of War, where IWI transforms its thought provoking articles into compelling audio pieces. Our podcast bridges the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the dynamic world of irregular warfare. Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights from leading voices in the field, right at your fingertips.
Irregular Warfare Initiative hosts Insider: Short of War, a business show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode, we dive deep into the shifting security paradigm of the Arabian Gulf. As traditional U.S. security guarantees face unprecedented strain following key regional events , Gulf states are left navigating a c
In this deep-dive discussion, we explore the evolving digital landscape of modern irregular warfare. Shifting from physical battlegrounds to the intangible infrastructure of rules and data standards, we examine how compe
In this episode, we dive deep into the urgent need for the U.S. Army to reorganize for modern combat. We break down the critical shift from traditional warfighting functions to integrated warfighting systems, examining h
Explore the deep institutional debate over the future of U.S. Army Special Forces in this episode based on the article, "Operationally Detached". We break down why Special Forces decentralization , persistent forward pre
In this episode, we dive deep into the core arguments of the groundbreaking article "We’ll Go No More Enriching" to explore the hidden mechanics of counterproliferation. While conventional military strikes dominate globa
In part two of this provocative deep dive, we shift our focus from diagnosing the problem to exploring a radical blueprint for the future. The modern battlefield of mega-cities, drone swarms, and advanced electronic warf
In this deep-dive audio discussion, we explore the provocative argument that U.S. Army Special Forces have lost their strategic edge. Originally built for the analog, rural challenges of the 1950s , the modern Green Bere
In this deep-dive discussion, we explore why subnational decisions in Wyoming are critical to American strategic advantage. We examine how Cheyenne’s data centers and advanced nuclear reactors in Kemmerer prove that loca
In this deep dive, we explore the rise of marketized coercion. We break down how states use private actors to navigate the "gray zones" of modern conflict , the three regulatory blind spots that enable them , and why the
This episode features an article exploring how Moldova’s constitutional neutrality has become a strategic vulnerability against Russian hybrid threats. From digital disinformation campaigns and electoral interference to
In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking concept for U.S. strategic influence: "insurance as economic security" (IAES). We discuss how parametric insurance can be weaponized as "insurfare" by civil affairs teams to d
In this episode, we explore the concept that conflict has memory. We examine why local wars follow distinct trajectories. We also discuss how moving beyond basic incident maps can transform irregular warfare strategy.
In this verbatim audio version of "Al-Hol’s Collapse: How Syria’s Detention Crisis is Enabling Islamic State Resilience," we listen to an in-depth analysis of the security transition in northeastern Syria. This episode e
In this verbatim audio version of "The Limits of Leadership Decapitation: Strategic Consequences of Overreliance on Military Force for Political Transformation," we explore the strategic shortcomings of targeting individ
In this episode, we explore how irregular forces bypass traditional arms controls to acquire advanced military capabilities. Through the lens of the Libyan conflict, we unpack the commercial pathways—joint ventures, soft
In this latest article, Dr. John George Hatzadony explores how the insurance weapon irregular warfare mechanism closed the Strait of Hormuz in 2026. This audio version details how commercial risk logic converts limited k
In this episode, we explore the true cost of the NotPetya cyberattack—often labeled the most destructive cyber incident in history. While billions in damages affected companies worldwide, far less attention has been paid
In this episode, we break down Dr. Tahir Mahmood Azad’s analysis of India-Pakistan drone warfare, exploring how cheap precision and autonomous systems are rewriting the rules of the "grey zone". We discuss the fallout of
In this episode, we examine how Kurdish resistance drones in Iran could transform the battlefield in an irregular conflict with the Iranian regime. Drawing lessons from Ukraine’s drone warfare and global insurgencies, th
In this episode, we read Peter Burns' article on the intelligence risk in prediction markets. We explore how high-liquidity platforms like Polymarket democratize signal intelligence, potentially allowing individuals with
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