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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 field, right at your fingertips.
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The Digital Battlefield: How Social Media is Reshaping Modern Insurgencies
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The Digital Battlefield: How Social Media is Reshaping Modern Insurgencies In the past two decades, the landscape of insurgency has undergone a profound transformation, driven by the rise of social media and increased global connectivity. This digital revolution isn't just changing how insurgents communicate—it's fundamentally reshaping the nature …
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Resilience and Resistance Post-Raisi: A Data-Centric Approach to Iran
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Resilience and Resistance Post-Raisi: A Data-Centric Approach to IranJune 27, 2024 By Dr. Robert S. Burrell and Dr. David R. DiOrio The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024, may provide an opportunity to usher in a new destiny for the Iranian people. Many considered the hard-liner to be the Supreme L…
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Cyber Attacks in Perspective: Cutting Through the Hyperbole
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Cyber Attacks in Perspective: Cutting Through the Hyperbole June 25, 2024 by Tom Johansmeyer This article is part of the Irregular Warfare Initiative's Project Cyber, which explores and characterizes the myriad threats facing the United States and its allies in cyberspace, the information environment, and conventional and irregular spaces. Please c…
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Chinese Unconventional Threats in the Era of Great Power Competition
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Chinese Unconventional Threats in the Era of Great Power Competition https://irregularwarfare.org/articles/chinese-unconventional-threats-in-the-era-of-great-power-competition/ June 18, 2024 by Leo Matthews, Kevin Hoerold Would China ever take a page from Iran’s playbook and cultivate relationships with violent extremist organizations (VEOs)? Despi…
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Combatting Russian Lawfare with a Cognitive Shield
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https://irregularwarfare.org/articles/combatting-russian-lawfare-with-a-cognitive-shield/ June 13, 2024 by Armenak Ohanesian On February 24, 2022, Putin formally announced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In his remarks, Putin attempted to justify his actions in part by citing the UN Charter and the right to self-defense. Putin’s argument was unpersua…
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Secret Cyber Wars: Why States Are Increasingly Turning to Economic Espionage and How Cyber Proxies Play a Key Role
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June 4, 2024 by William Akoto Original article published on the Irregular Warfare Initiative's website. Editor’s note: This article is part of Project Proxies and Partners, which explores the promises and pitfalls of security cooperation in war, at peace, and in between. We invite you to contribute to the discussion, explore the difficult questions…
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D-Day’s Bodyguard of Lies: Intelligence and Deception in Normandy
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June 6, 2024 by Jacob Ware, Sam Rosenberg https://irregularwarfare.org/articles/d-days-bodyguard-of-lies-intelligence-and-deception-in-normandy/ The heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, eighty years ago today, faced a rainstorm of gunfire as they disembarked from their landing crafts. Over 4,000 lost their lives in the initia…
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