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Irregular Warfare: U.S. Army’s IW Doctrine

Army University Press

This short film joins the Army’s ongoing effort to refresh Irregular Warfare doctrine, spotlighting the core principles that still work and proposing smart updates for today’s fight. Even as Great-Power competition dominates strategy, it underscores why mastering irregular tactics remains vital for countering peer nation-state adversaries.

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The Future of Irregular Warfare

Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict joins CSIS’s Defense and Security Department President to explore how irregular warfare and the SOF enterprise are evolving. Their discussion spotlights shifting priorities and emerging technologies poised to reshape special-operations missions.

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Research focused on identifying and analyzing the complex challenges of conflict, violent extremism and terrorism.

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UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan

Flag of the United Nations. “Issues of leadership were significant during the reporting period. ISIL core continues to be under…

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Syrians Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Playing Limited Role

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Syrians Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Playing Limited Role

Logo of the Syrian Special Forces, used by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division. “…the main task of the Syrian…

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Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

Memorial of the Martyrs in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. “Are two weeks enough to train combatants? Does Burkina Faso have enough…

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After New Gains, Somali Government Claims Al-Shabaab Seeks Negotiations

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on After New Gains, Somali Government Claims Al-Shabaab Seeks Negotiations

Members of the Al Qaeda-affiliated militant group Al-Shabaab stand after giving themselves up to forces of the African Union Mission…

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Nigerian Leadership Seeks Renewed Regional Cooperation Against Boko Haram

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Nigerian Leadership Seeks Renewed Regional Cooperation Against Boko Haram

Trigger time at Flintlock 20. “The operations conducted by MNJTF have seriously degraded the insurgents and there is, therefore, the…

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South Africa Spotlighted for Links to Funding Islamic State in Africa

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on South Africa Spotlighted for Links to Funding Islamic State in Africa

Flag of the Islamic State. “The impression created by recent events is that Washington rather than Pretoria is steering counter-terrorism…

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Colombia’s Congress Authorizes “Total Peace” Negotiation With Guerrilla and Criminal Groups 

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on Colombia’s Congress Authorizes “Total Peace” Negotiation With Guerrilla and Criminal Groups 

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signs the Peace Accords with the FARC in 2016. “The law…empowers the president to initiate…

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Marawi Reflections Reveal Urban Warfare Challenges for Philippine Army

By Denise Judd | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on Marawi Reflections Reveal Urban Warfare Challenges for Philippine Army

Boming on Marawi City. “Marawi showed all potential enemies the advantages of urban warfare [for insurgents].” The Filipino publication mindanews.com…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 5 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 5 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 12/24/2022 |

This document provides a comprehensive overview of global military, geopolitical, and security issues. It explores China’s advancements in cognitive warfare…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 11 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 11 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 11/24/2022 |

This document provides an in-depth look at military and geopolitical developments, particularly focusing on China, Russia, Iran, and regional security…

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