Publications Archive

A Case Study of National Resiliency in Modern Conflict: The United Arab Emirates

May 5, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has endured almost 3,000 Iranian missile and drone strikes since February 28, 2026. This volume of kinetic activity exceeds that of any other nation in...

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Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion is an IW Showcase

May 4, 2026

The combined U.S. Operation Epic Fury and Israeli Operation Roaring Lion (OEF/ORL) is the largest conventional air and naval operation in a generation, but it is also an irregular warfare...

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The Kurds of Iran as a Strategic Factor in Western Approaches to a Changing Islamic Republic

April 28, 2026

Since mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash in 2023, the Kremlin has assumed more direct control over his Wagner Group and its operations in Africa. As Russia...

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Russian Private Military Companies May Become a Security Threat to Their Hosts in Africa

April 27, 2026

Since mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash in 2023, the Kremlin has assumed more direct control over his Wagner Group and its operations in Africa. As Russia...

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The Current Fight with Iran and China’s Dependance on Imported Oil

March 25, 2026

The logic seems compelling to argue that fuel shortages are in China’s future - consider three facts. First, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) imports more oil than any other...

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Traficante de Drogas Vulnerable: Disrupt Market Motivations to Effectively Influence Drug Cartels

March 16, 2026

Implementing new controls over the cognitive conditions of illicit markets for weapons, drugs, contraband and people would address underlying enablers of a vexing border security challenge.

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China’s Way of Occupation: Implications for Taiwan

March 5, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

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...

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Communicative Deterrence: A Theoretical Concept for Deterrence in the Information Environment

March 3, 2026

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...

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Raise the Cost for the PRC in Burma

March 2, 2026

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...

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Build from the Shadows, Not the System – Disruptive Medicine for Denied Battlespaces: A Grounded Framework for Irregular and Clandestine Warfare

February 12, 2026

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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Addressing Readiness: How the MSIW Network is Enhancing Medical Preparedness and Resources

February 9, 2026

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...

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Aviation Leaders and IW Experts Convene to Tackle Emerging Drone Threats in Commercial Aviation Security

January 27, 2026

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...

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Irregular Warfare Center Expands Global Network to Coordinate Response to Modern Hybrid Threats

January 27, 2026

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...

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IWC Leads the Way in Tampa: Shaping the Future of SOF and the Irregular Warfare Enterprise

January 27, 2026

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 &...

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Irregular Warfare Center Achieves Milestone Growth in FY25, Pivots to Homeland Resilience and the Indo-Pacific in FY26

January 5, 2026

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...

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Irregular Warfare Center Joins National Resilience Discourse, Focuses on Energy Grid Vulnerability

January 5, 2026

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)...

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IWC Launches Its First Course on Irregular Warfare Approaches for the Homeland

December 1, 2025

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....

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