
The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars, drone strikes, special operations forces, counterterrorism, proxies—this podcast covers the full range of topics related to irregular war and features in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia, and the policy community. The podcast is a collaboration between the Modern War Inst... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

Episode 139 examines how supply chains have become instruments of strategic competition and the implications for U.S. defense capabilities. Our guests discuss how China gained control over critical drone components originally invented in the United S... more
Episode 138 is a bonus episode built out of conversations held with panelists from the 2025 Irregular Warfare Initiative and Special Operations Association of America South America in Competition Conference.
The South America in Competition Conferen... more
Episode 137 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast continues our four-part series on the future of war, pairing renowned author and futurist August Cole with senior special operations leaders to explore how tomorrow’s conflicts may unfold.
Our conversatio... more
Episode 136 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines the fate of victorious rebel groups after civil wars—and why some remain loyal to post-war governments while others fragment, defect, or even overthrow the regimes they helped create.
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2016-21 I lived in China and several of my Chinese colleagues were married to PLA staff officers and they mentioned casually that it’s inevitable that they’ll hit Taiwan and possibly by 2027.
This podcast has been a good source of information and ideas concerning irregular warfare, but the last several guests have offered very little concrete practical recommendations and instead fall back on purely academic or theoretical scripts. It’s frustrating because you get 3/4 through a podcast and realize you could have gotten the same points from skimming an article in 5min versus wasting 45min. This is especially evident in the latest episode “plausible deniability and proxies”. Disappoint... more
Overall sed yo love this podcast but after this climate change episode I’m done!
There is a lack of coverage on the subject and this show helps fill that gap. Unfortunately, the hosts’ aren’t great speakers and their equipment makes it difficult to listen for a whole podcast.
And most importantly, accurate! Speculation is a huge aspect of irregular warfare but from everything I’ve seen with my own 2 eyes, these talks are the highest quality of information you will come across. Find any subject in here and have a listen. You won’t be disappointed
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This podcast provides a comprehensive examination of irregular warfare, addressing a wide spectrum of topics such as drone strikes, special operations, counterterrorism, and proxy conflicts. Featured guests include experts from military, academic, and policy backgrounds, fostering insightful discussions that combine historical perspectives with contemporary practices in warfare. The content is geared towards listeners who are interested in understanding the complexities of modern conflicts and the strategic implications of different warfare methodologies. A hallmark of the program is its emphasis on bringing together knowledgeable figures to share their expertise, which enhances the depth and relevance of each episode.
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Irregular Warfare Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Irregular Warfare Podcast include:
1. Dr. Fiona Murray
2. John Griffin
3. Major General Jeffrey VanAntwerp
4. August Cole
5. Dr. Philip A. Martin
6. Brigadier General Allen J. Pepper
7. Major General Peter Huntley
8. Matt Pottinger
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