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Irregular Warfare Center Publishes Inaugural Edition of PRISM Journal
The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) announced the publication of the first edition of its flagship journal, PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations, Sept. 15, 2025. The journal, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2025, marks the inaugural issue under the sole ownership of the IWC after its acquisition from the National Defense University.
August 2025 Newsletter
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DoD Irregular Warfare Center Launches Advanced Online Course
The Department of Defense Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) announced the launch of its new online course, Irregular Warfare (IW) 201, available now to the broader irregular warfare community. The five-hour, self-paced course builds on the success of the introductory IW101 course, which has seen over 2,000 enrollments since its debut in February 2024.
July 2025 Newsletter
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Irregular Warfare Center Research Bibliography No.2: Lebanese Hezbollah in Latin America
This subject bibliography is a selection of top resources on Lebanese Hezbollah in Latin America and includes journal articles, reports, books, sections of websites, and videotaped talks. The dates of the material range from 2010 to 2025, encompassing various aspects of the terrorist organization and its criminal activities which include narcotics trafficking and money laundering. The purpose is to provide ready-access resources for the study of Hezbollah and its linkages to allied organizations—both states and non-state actors—in Latin America.
Experts Convene in Arlington to Address Aviation and Transportation Vulnerabilities in Irregular Warfare
ARLINGTON, Va. – Leading experts in national security, aviation, and transportation convened this week for a critical workshop, “Defense of the Homeland: Aviation and Transportation in Irregular Warfare.” Held from July 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia, the event brought together government officials, military leaders, academics, and industry professionals to explore the evolving threats to U.S. homeland security in an era of […]
Irregular Warfare Center Research Bibliography No.1: Private Military Companies Wagner Group (Africa Corps)
This subject bibliography is a selection of top resources on Wagner Group, and includes journal articles, books, and online discussion groups. The dates of the material range from 2019 to 2025, encompassing Wagner’s origins to its breakup and Russian state replacement strategies. The purpose is to provide ready-access resources for the study of Wagner Group and its successor organization Africa Corps.
Today’s Opium Wars: The Unrestricted Warfare Playbook in the U.S. Illicit Drug Market
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is using illicit drug markets – particularly fentanyl and marijuana – to conduct irregular warfare (IW) against the United States. To counter this action, the United States must not only understand the nature of the threat but also enact a whole of society initiative to increase societal resiliency.
June 2025 Newsletter
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