This report examines the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) enduring habits and approaches to occupation to develop a PRC “way of occupation” and considers how the PRC might occupy, pacify,...
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Clash or Convergence of Equities?: Exploring Overlap Between Russia and China in Africa
The ongoing civil war in Burma (also known as Myanmar) presents a critical challenge to regional stability and an opportunity to counter the growing influence of the People's Republic of...
[ Read More... ]Communicative Deterrence: A Theoretical Concept for Deterrence in the Information Environment
The West is losing because the information revolution creates a “fragmented, networked enemy,” and adversaries use the asymmetric advantages of the information environment (IE) to build networks that work to...
[ Read More... ]Raise the Cost for the PRC in Burma
The ongoing civil war in Burma (also known as Myanmar) presents a critical challenge to regional stability and an opportunity to counter the growing influence of the People's Republic of...
[ Read More... ]February 2026 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]Build from the Shadows, Not the System – Disruptive Medicine for Denied Battlespaces: A Grounded Framework for Irregular and Clandestine Warfare
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,...
[ Read More... ]Addressing Readiness: How the MSIW Network is Enhancing Medical Preparedness and Resources
In the complex landscape of modern conflict, where the lines between the frontline and safe zones have all but vanished, the traditional approach to military medicine is undergoing a radical...
[ Read More... ]Aviation Leaders and IW Experts Convene to Tackle Emerging Drone Threats in Commercial Aviation Security
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...
[ Read More... ]Irregular Warfare Center Expands Global Network to Coordinate Response to Modern Hybrid Threats
As the landscape of global security shifts increasingly toward “gray zone” conflicts and strategic competition, the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is rapidly expanding its Irregular Warfare Global Network (IWGN). This...
[ Read More... ]IWC Leads the Way in Tampa: Shaping the Future of SOF and the Irregular Warfare Enterprise
The landscape of global conflict is shifting toward unconventional and hybrid strategies, a reality that took center stage at the 14th Annual Special Operations Forces and Irregular Warfare (SOF &...
[ Read More... ]January 2026 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]Irregular Warfare Center Achieves Milestone Growth in FY25, Pivots to Homeland Resilience and the Indo-Pacific in FY26
The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) has concluded an exceptionally productive year dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of Irregular Warfare (IW) across the defense community and its global network...
[ Read More... ]Irregular Warfare Center Joins National Resilience Discourse, Focuses on Energy Grid Vulnerability
The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) played a key role in the recent Defense TechConnect / Resilience Week conference, where Dr. Robert Redding, an IWC Contractor and U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)...
[ Read More... ]December 2025 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]IWC Launches Its First Course on Irregular Warfare Approaches for the Homeland
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....
[ Read More... ]October 2025 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]September 2025 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]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....
[ Read More... ]August 2025 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]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,...
[ Read More... ]July 2025 Newsletter
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[ Read More... ]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...
[ Read More... ]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...
[ Read More... ]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...
[ Read More... ]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,...
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