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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.

RAND Corporation is a global policy think tank that provides research and analysis to inform policymakers on crucial issues, including international security and homeland security.

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Berg 01 protest against the FARC

Colombian Military Continues To Forcefully Dismantle FARC Dissident Structures

By Denise Judd | 04/02/2022 | Comments Off on Colombian Military Continues To Forcefully Dismantle FARC Dissident Structures

A protest against the FARC and its activities. “According to the National Army, these offensive operations are carried out within…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 3 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 3 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/24/2022 |

This document delves into military modernization and geopolitical developments in China, Russia, Iran, and global security concerns. China’s focus on…

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Zenn 02 Ugandan soldiers on parade

Uganda and Rwanda Target Militants in Congo

By Denise Judd | 03/02/2022 | Comments Off on Uganda and Rwanda Target Militants in Congo

Ugandan soldiers on parade. “In order to fight them more effectively, our two countries [Uganda and DRC] have recently agreed…

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OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 2 2022

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 2 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/24/2022 |

This document offers a broad examination of military, geopolitical, and security developments, with a focus on Russia, China, Iran, and…

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Zenn 03 DSA 2016 Close Quarters Battle

Southeast Asia Sees Decrease in Terrorism

By Denise Judd | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Southeast Asia Sees Decrease in Terrorism

DSA 2016 – Close Quarters Battle. “The government-imposed lockdowns have forced people to spend more time online, raising the likelihood…

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Winter 01 ZALA Lancet loitering munition

Russia Highlighting Use of “Cube” and “Lancet” Loitering Munitions in Syria

By Denise Judd | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russia Highlighting Use of “Cube” and “Lancet” Loitering Munitions in Syria

ZALA Lancet loitering munition. “…government tests of the KYB loitering munition have been completed, and the results of the tests…

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Iran and Syria Discuss Transportation Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran and Syria Discuss Transportation Cooperation

“It [is] important as well for Iran to overcome these sanctions.” Ever since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Syria…

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Rubin 02 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps counter hijacking drills

Iran’s Purported Counter-Hijacking Record

By Denise Judd | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Iran’s Purported Counter-Hijacking Record

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps counter-hijacking drills, January 2017. “This statistic indicates a 100 percent success rate of the IRGC…

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Guerrilla Groups Continue To Threaten Colombia Along Border with Venezuela

By Denise Judd | 02/02/2022 | Comments Off on Guerrilla Groups Continue To Threaten Colombia Along Border with Venezuela

Members of Colombia’s National Liberation Army, which operates along the border area between Colombia and Venezuela, pose with their weapons.…

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OE Watch Vol. 12, Issue #1 Cover

OE Watch Vol. 12, Issue 1 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/24/2022 |

This document provides an overview of global military, geopolitical, and security developments. It covers China’s advancements in defense, including AI-driven…

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