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Irregular Warfare Podcast

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Irregular Warfare Initiative

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 Institute at West Point and Princeton University’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project.

#124

Training for Victory: Lessons for Security Force Assistance

Episode 123 explores the critical role of security force assistance (SFA) and identifies t... more

28 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:38

28 Jan 2025

#123

Theory vs. Practice: What is Irregular War?

Episode 122 examines a unique theory on Irregular War that challenges both historical and ... more

10 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:37

10 Jan 2025

#122

Below the Threshold: China's Strategy of Armed Coercion

Episode 121 explores China's use of armed coercion and its implications for irregular warf... more

27 Dec 2024

45 MINS

45:49

27 Dec 2024

#121

Culture, Access, Influence: The FAO Advantage in Irregular Warfare

Episode 120 explores the critical role of Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) in irregular warfar... more

13 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:50

13 Dec 2024

#120

Sneaky Wars in the Indo-Pacific

Episode 119 discusses irregular warfare in the Indo-Pacific with Dr. Sean McFate, and COL ... more

29 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:20

29 Nov 2024

#119

SOF’s Role in Conflict

Episode 118 focuses on SOF in Conflict. The podcast falls within the SOF Special Project. ... more

15 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:20

15 Nov 2024

#118

Adapting to the Unpredictable: Climate’s Impact on Irregular Warfare

Episode 117 examines the intersection of climate change, national security, and irregular ... more

31 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:36

31 Oct 2024

#117

SOF and Influence Activities

Episode 116 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast explores the role of Special Operations Force... more

18 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:34

18 Oct 2024

#116

The Stability Instability Paradox: How Nuclear Weapons Incentivize Irregular Warfare

Disclaimer: Episode 115 is a re-release of our original Episode 96, which explored the 199... more

04 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:14

04 Oct 2024

#115

DIU: Silicon Valley Meets the Modern Battlefield

Episode 114 examines the formation of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and its mission to... more

20 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:13

20 Sep 2024

#114

Afghanistan Three Years Later: Alliances and Rivalries

Episode 113 examines the challenges presented by the Islamic State Khorasan (ISK) in Afgha... more

06 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:54

06 Sep 2024

#113

SOF in Competition - Special Project

Episode 112 is the launch podcast for the SOF in Competition Special Project. The Irregul... more

23 Aug 2024

51 MINS

51:41

23 Aug 2024

#112

Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 2: Arguments Against a Seventh Service

Episode 111 examines the arguments against a United States Cyber Force. This episode is a ... more

09 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:52

09 Aug 2024

#111

Illicit Financing of Violence in Sudan

Episode 110 examines Illicit financing of violence in Sudan and Africa. Our guests begin b... more

26 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:09

26 Jul 2024

#110

Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 1: Arguments for a Seventh Service

Episode 109 examines a recent <a href='https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/03/25/united-stat... more

12 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:37

12 Jul 2024

#109

Drones are Here to Stay: The Proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Across the Spectrum of War

Episode 108 examines the use of unmanned aerial systems across the spectrum of conflict. T... more

28 Jun 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:00

28 Jun 2024

#108

Paramilitaries Abroad: China’s Use of Nontraditional Security Forces

Episode 107 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how China uses its paramilitary and ... more

14 Jun 2024

54 MINS

54:15

14 Jun 2024

#107

Drones, Automation, and how ARSOF is Adapting

Episode 106 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how drones, robotics, and automation... more

31 May 2024

51 MINS

51:00

31 May 2024

#106

Lessons from the Eastern Front: Security Force Assistance in Ukraine

Episode 105 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast contrasts security force assistance (SFA) eff... more

17 May 2024

53 MINS

53:38

17 May 2024

#105

Insiders, Outsiders and Enablers: Intelligence Support to Irregular Warfare

Episode 104 examines the role of intelligence professionals and agencies at the tactical a... more

03 May 2024

59 MINS

59:01

03 May 2024

#104

Cold War Lessons for a New Era: Connecting IW and Great Power Competition

Episode 103 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines the role that irregular conflicts pl... more

19 Apr 2024

50 MINS

50:55

19 Apr 2024

#103

Strategic Disruption by Special Operations Forces

Episode 102 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines how special operations forces can di... more

05 Apr 2024

51 MINS

51:51

05 Apr 2024

#102

Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants

In today's episode, we delve into the topic of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegrat... more

22 Mar 2024

55 MINS

55:37

22 Mar 2024

#101

Secret Wars: Covert Action and Irregular Warfare

In Episode 100 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, we delve into the world of covert operati... more

08 Mar 2024

54 MINS

54:30

08 Mar 2024

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#124

Training for Victory: Lessons for Security Force Assistance

#123

Theory vs. Practice: What is Irregular War?

#122

Below the Threshold: China's Strategy of Armed Coercion

#121

Culture, Access, Influence: The FAO Advantage in Irregular Warfare

#120

Sneaky Wars in the Indo-Pacific

#119

SOF’s Role in Conflict

#118

Adapting to the Unpredictable: Climate’s Impact on Irregular Warfare

#117

SOF and Influence Activities

#116

The Stability Instability Paradox: How Nuclear Weapons Incentivize Irregular Warfare

#115

DIU: Silicon Valley Meets the Modern Battlefield

#114

Afghanistan Three Years Later: Alliances and Rivalries

#113

SOF in Competition - Special Project

#112

Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 2: Arguments Against a Seventh Service

#111

Illicit Financing of Violence in Sudan

#110

Do we need a Cyber Force? Part 1: Arguments for a Seventh Service

#109

Drones are Here to Stay: The Proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Across the Spectrum of War

#108

Paramilitaries Abroad: China’s Use of Nontraditional Security Forces

#107

Drones, Automation, and how ARSOF is Adapting

#106

Lessons from the Eastern Front: Security Force Assistance in Ukraine

#105

Insiders, Outsiders and Enablers: Intelligence Support to Irregular Warfare

#104

Cold War Lessons for a New Era: Connecting IW and Great Power Competition

#103

Strategic Disruption by Special Operations Forces

#102

Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants

#101

Secret Wars: Covert Action and Irregular Warfare