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Turns out weakness enables bad people.

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Army Security Cooperation Group-South: First of its kind stands up in Georgia FORT BENNING, Ga. – On January 27, 2026, the Army Security Cooperation Group – South (ASCG-S) conducted a small ceremony on Kelley Hill, Fort Benning, G...

The SFABs are dead. Long live the SFABs.

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NATO’s Latest Doctrine on Security Force Assistance: What’s New? NATO Security Force Assistance is changing. A new doctrine reveals how lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine are reshaping strategy, competition, and partnerships.

NATO SFA Doctrine has been updated with lessons since the end of Afghanistan.

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The Role of Foreign Fighters in a Taiwan Resistance Scenario “Taiwanese veterans who fought in Ukraine’s International Legion against Russia have returned with a stark warning: Taiwan is not ready for war with China.” While diplomatic efforts and military…

Two posts about foreign fighters in 2 weeks -- only IWI

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Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche (Soft & Reflective Piano Version) Composed by Ludovico Einaudi. Arranged and performed by Franco Tomasino. Soft for Relaxation: Let the gentle, soothing melodies wash over you. Ideal for unwinding after a long day or creating a…

What I am listening to when in the zone

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At a Glance: the U.S. Defense Industrial Base The U.S. defense industrial base is often understood through its largest prime contractors, but the system’s true vulnerabilities lie deep below the

Good infographic

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Isenhower: Writing ‘Critical’ to Army Profession Writing effectively and clearly remains “a critical aspect of our Army profession,” the commanding general of Army Combined Arms Command said. “When we’re at war, it’s when we must be at our most…

Thanks to AUSA for running this exceptional army professional writing conference last week.

Not sure why they let the nerd on the left in the pic speak on a panel though

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Stuck inside during snowpocalypse the next couple days? Grab a comfy blanket, curl up on the couch, and listen to this tale about why some people choose to travel to far away lands to fight on behalf of others.

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What Determines Success in Guerrilla Warfare? This episode examines what enables certain guerrilla and insurgent forces to develop genuine military effectiveness on the battlefield.

This is OG IW Podcast material

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Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United

USA withdrawing from a bunch of international organizations. Interesting not more reporting on this.

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What Determines Success in Guerrilla Warfare? This episode examines what enables certain guerrilla and insurgent forces to develop genuine military effectiveness on the battlefield.

Fact based arguments packaged for busy people

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Est de la RDC: les autorités présentent 15 militaires rwandais arrêtés sur le territoire congolais En République démocratique du Congo, les autorités affirment détenir de nouveaux éléments attestant de la présence de l’armée rwandaise dans l’est du pays, notamment dans les provinces du Nord-Kivu…

Proxy war is the main way states attack each other

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A Primer on Ukrainian Special Forces: Beyond Joint

Ukraine war shows vital supporting role SOF play in warfare

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The Silk Road of Crime Chinese Criminal Networks around the Globe "Chinese criminal networks have built a global illicit infrastructure—and the Western Hemisphere is now a key battlespace. Economic and Legal Warfare Project hosted a fireside chat to discuss how…

New from the IWI Economic and Legal Warfare Project

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Understanding Hybrid Threats: insights from the Belgian Cyber Force Commander In this IWI Project Europe Fireside Chat, we explore Belgium’s perspective on hybrid warfare, with a focus on cyber-attacks and information warfare. Our guest is Major-General Pierre Ciparisse,…

How cool is this? Expect to see a lot more IWI content on YouTube in 2026!

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Anchoring Intelligence: Ground Truth in an Age of Synthetic Deception It’s almost cliché but nonetheless true: The U.S. military’s AI-enabled platforms are only as good as their inputs. Across the force, these systems are

The info space is getting scary out there. Luckily the majority of people are well informed and think critically about the information they receive!

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Irregular Warfare - Foreign Policy Research Institute Irregular warfare (IW) seems to be a topic with an equal ability to generate enthusiasm, resistance, and confusion. While the topic is without question of

Just riding the latest IW fad

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Is Resistance Working in Ukraine? Episode 141 examines what the role of resistance operations are in the context of the broader war in Ukraine.  Our guests begin by discussing whether resistance in occupied Ukraine is working. They…

#ukraine war watchers. Feedback about this conversation has been very positive - check it out

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This Week in Tech: The Architects of AI | TWiT.TV Are we witnessing an AI-fueled gold rush or the early signs of an epic crash? Listen to these hard-hitting discussions on bubbles, breakthroughs, and the real impact behind

Future of media is direct interaction with very specific audiences. Love this thesis from @jasonhiner.bsky.social heard on This Week in Tech -- IWI does exactly this

@leolaporte.me

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The IWI Economic and Legal Warfare Program is looking for written submissions. Check it out and drive the national security dialogue

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The Pentagon Just Issued New Guidance on Irregular Warfare: What Does It Say and Why Should You Care? The Pentagon recently issued updated irregular warfare guidance. Finding out why that matters in this compelling opinion article.

Small Wars Journal and Irregular Warfare Initiative are the leaders in irregular warfare public dialogue and community building

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Why Platinum is Better Than Gold The Platinum Rule, its Army history, and applications for today

Harding Substack has some great shorts on Army history

@goldwagnathan.bsky.social @tankarchives.bsky.social @societyarmy.bsky.social

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The Pentagon Just Issued New Guidance on Irregular Warfare: What Does It Say and Why Should You Care? Explore how the new Pentagon irregular warfare instruction reshapes U.S. military strategy, broadens IW roles, and influences future defense policy.

I’m pleased to have a new piece out today with the Irregular Warfare Initiative!

In it, I give a plain English overview of the Pentagon’s new irregular warfare guidance and discuss what impact it may (or may not) have on the US military. Take a look! 👇

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#486 – Michael Levin: Hidden Reality of Alien Intelligence & Biological Life Podcast Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 11/30/2025 · 1 sec

Love this definition of intelligence

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War has many costs

STATEMENT: Congress strips bipartisan military Right to Repair provisions from defense bill Part of the Public Interest Network

Military industrial complex?

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