Irregular Warfare Center

Added on September 8, 2026 News

Irregular Warfare Center Concludes 4th Annual Scholars Colloquium Focused on Homeland Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War (DoW) Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) concluded its fourth annual Scholars Colloquium at the National Defense University in Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., bringing together a select cohort of emerging scholars and defense practitioners to address irregular warfare’s growing impact on homeland defense. The two-day event held Sept. 1–2, 2026, directly advanced the 2026 National […]

Added on July 23, 2026 News

National Security Officials and Maritime Leaders Convene to Combat Irregular Warfare at the Maritime & Transportation

National security and maritime leaders convened at Port Miami, Fla. on July 14-15 to discuss measures and strategies to counter irregular warfare threats targeting U.S. ports and shipping. Hosted by the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC), the workshop focused on identifying critical strategic gaps and building a cross-functional network between public and private sectors to counter and identify emerging threats like port sabotage, cyberattacks, and foreign exploitation of commercial logistics networks.

Added on June 15, 2026 News

IWC Launches Its First Course on Irregular Warfare Approaches for IW Campaigning

In a move to harden the nation’s skies against evolving global threats, the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) recently collaborated with American Airlines during a high-level strategic security meeting with regional airline partners and specialists, January 15, 2026. The summit shifted the focus from traditional security protocols to the complex realities of irregular warfare (IW), specifically addressing the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and their potential to disrupt domestic aviation and transportation infrastructure.