
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this deep dive discussion, we explore the groundbreaking empirical research behind the non-lethal fallout of precision warfare. Using billions of cellphone records, this episode reveals how drone campaigns trigger massive civilian displacement and... more
In this episode, we unpack the strategic necessity of a practical Total Defense manual designed to counter hybrid threats operating below the threshold of armed conflict. Moving beyond the post-occupation focus of the Resistance Operating Concept (RO... more
Is cognitive warfare a revolutionary breakthrough or just a flashy rebranding of psychological operations? In this deep-dive podcast discussion, we unpack the national security hype surrounding "cog war" and explore the four fatal problems threatenin... more
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 how China's systems confrontati... more
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The episodes repeatedly explore how modern conflict and security hinges on information, economics, and non-state actors as much as on traditional military strength. Topics span private military and security contractors, hybrid warfare, drone-enabled deterrence, and the financial and governance mechanisms that underwrite irregular warfare. A common throughline is the need for nuanced analysis of escalation, attribution, and long-horizon strategies—often focusing on governance, policy reform, and innovative tools (like parametric insurance or civilian-led resilience) to influence outcomes without conventional kinetic action. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on how local decisions, private capital, and technology markets intersect with gl... more
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