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Insider: Short of War

Irregular Warfare Initiative
Irregular Warfare
United States
Iran
China
Russia
Ukraine
Hezbollah
NATO
Israel
Artificial Intelligence
Irregular Warfare Initiative
People's Republic Of China
North Korea
Indo-Pacific
Unmanned Maritime Vehicles
Cognitive Warfare
Drones
Taiwan
Security Force Assistance
Hamas

Welcome to the 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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Yasser Yargel
Former major in the Afghan National Army
Afghan National Army
Episode: The Afghan Army: What Advisors Couldn’t See and Officers Couldn’t Change
Branko Ruzic
defense expert
Episode: How Irregular Forces Exploit Commercial Pathways for Advanced Weapons
Benjamin C. Stumpf
Lieutenant Colonel and Army strategist, SAG-U Ukraine veteran
Security Assistance Group Ukraine (Sag-U)
Episode: What I Learned from Being a Planner in an Advisory Command: Reflections from the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine
Eamonn O'Kane
Author
Author of The Northern Ireland Peace Process From Armed Conflict to Brexit
Episode: The Northern Ireland Peace Process: From Armed Conflict to Brexit, by Eamonn O’Kane
John Reischer
Author and analyst presenting a framework for cognitive warfare
Episode: Cognitive Warfare and the Indo-Pacific
Karl Marlantes
Author of Matterhorn; military thinker and veteran
Author, Marlantes Leadership
Episode: Q & A: Karl Marlantes on Vietnam, Leadership, and the Lessons America Still Hasn’t Learned
Erica LaFreni
Author of the analysis on civilian-linked maritime intelligence and its implications for gray zone dynamics
Irregular Warfare Initiative
Episode: Gray Zone Clarity: Building Irregular Maritime Intelligence through Civilian-Linked Networks
Maya Kamargo-Vimuri
Author and researcher reviewing Rebel Militias in Eastern Ukraine
Episode: Proxy Armies and Principal–Agent Problems: A Review of Militias in Eastern Ukraine
Alexander Richter
Co-author of the analysis on Operation SpiderWeb
Episode: Imposing Costs in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Operation Spider Web

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Ethics, Integrity, and the Toll of Modern Irregular Warfare: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Dave Philipps
Q: What are the changes you would seek to implement on the issue of brain injuries in the military?
He advocates for substantial research to assess the impact of repeated exposures to blasts which may affect soldiers' mental health, coupled with immediate tracking measures.
Ethics, Integrity, and the Toll of Modern Irregular Warfare: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Dave Philipps
Q: Since writing the book, what kind of feedback have you gotten from SEALs and others in the special operations community?
Philipps mentions mixed reactions, ranging from dissatisfaction from some SEALs to appreciation from others who see the book as shedding light on dark aspects of their culture.
Ethics, Integrity, and the Toll of Modern Irregular Warfare: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Dave Philipps
Q: What would you tell someone who has not read the book about why they should read it?
Philipps emphasizes that the story reflects a long-standing issue in military culture concerning authority and warfare dynamics, illustrating a microcosm of larger systemic problems.

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Analyses consistently address the evolving nature of irregular warfare, geopolitics, and security policy through rigorous, think-tank-style briefings. Episodes dissect strategic challenges—from maritime coercion and cyber conflict to information warfare, deterrence, and alliance dynamics—often grounded in open-source research and real-world case studies. The hosts favor data-driven critique, cross-domain risk assessment, and practical policy or strategy implications for decision-makers in government, defense, finance, and risk management. A notable strength is the way discussions connect high-concept theory to tangible implications for policymakers, planners, and practitioners, including implications for insurance, supply chains, and global... more

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