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Insider: Short of War

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

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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Latest Episodes

An in-depth, analytical discussion exploring the strategic shift of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups from armed confrontation to organized civil disobedience. This episode breaks down how clandestine networks, Starlink satellite mesh technology, and... more

An analytical deep dive into North Korea's shifting strategic paradigm. This episode explores the emerging risk of gray zone operations in the West Sea following Pyongyang’s abandonment of its unification policy. We break down the historical friction... more

In this episode, we dive deep into how "information disorder"—an environment of low barriers to content creation, rapid spread of falsehoods, and algorithmic amplification—is reshaping modern irregular warfare. We unpack three critical lessons for de... more

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 complex dilemma regarding Iran'... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Ethan Xu
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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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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4. John Reischer
5. Karl Marlantes
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