The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars, drone strikes, special operations forces, counterterrorism, proxies—this podcast covers the full range of topics related to irregular war and features in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia, and the policy community. The podcast is a collaboration between the Modern War Institute at West Point and Princeton University’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project.
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Irregular Information is a podcast about everything & nothing at all. Less depressing than the news, we might even help you win bar trivia. Each week a new topic is picked at random from a jar. Co-hosts and best fiends Kailey & Meara deep dive their own surprise subcategories of the weeks topic to give you information you had no idea you were missing.
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Welcome to the Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Insider: Short of War, where IWI transforms its thought provoking articles into compelling audio pieces. Our podcast bridges the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, offering in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the dynamic world of irregular warfare. Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights from leading voices in the field, right at your fingertips.
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With Coffee Break Italian you can learn Italian where and when it suits you. In Season 1, you'll join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in our 15-minute lessons, and build your confidence in the language, learning Italian from scratch. Take your learning further with Season 2 in which Mark and Francesca are joined by learner Isla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Perspectives Journal Podcast complements the journal and opinions content of Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy, to bring out left-wing ideas and strategy in a new and ever-evolving format. The podcast features interviews with policy experts, to dig deeper into the progressive angles of the issues affecting working-class, ordinary Canadians. Hosted by editor-in-chief, Clement Nocos, the Perspectives Journal Podcast aims to bring forward timely anal ...
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Welcome to the esk podcasts, an irregular series of podcasts with guests offering insight, analysis and their take on Everton Football Club and occasionally wider topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In September 2025 the Broadbent Institute joined left–wing think tanks from Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain to support the establishment of a global network of think tanks that produce rigorous analysis, foster data-driven debate, and contribute to the search for proposals in defense of democracy. In the declarative agreement beh…
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Hezbollah’s Information Warfare in the Post-October 7 Era
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13:49This episode explores Hezbollah’s evolving information warfare strategy in the wake of October 7. Drawing on interviews with cyber operatives and experts, it reveals how the group is rebuilding its digital arsenal through AI, cyber operations, and psychological tactics while contending with Israel’s superior technology and intelligence capabilities…
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'insegnare' & 'imparare' - What's the difference? | A Coffee Break with Francesca
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Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door
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Insurgent Armies and State Formation after Victory
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54:38Episode 136 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines the fate of victorious rebel groups after civil wars—and why some remain loyal to post-war governments while others fragment, defect, or even overthrow the regimes they helped create. Our guests begin by exploring the core puzzle: conventional wisdom suggests that decisive victory produces stabi…
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Social Democrats of the North - Médéric Lanctôt: Canada's First Social Democrat
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15:14It’s 1867 and Canada has just officially separated itself from Great Britain and become its own country. But, are there any social democrats around? In this episode, we meet Médéric Lanctôt - the journalist, politician, and union leader from Montreal who can be considered to be Canada’s first social democrat. From working with the homeless to organ…
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Imposing Costs in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Operation Spider Web
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9:24This episode examines Operation Spider Web, Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bases, and the lessons it offers for imposing strategic costs on China using drones and AI-enabled conventional weapons.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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3 Italian idioms related to autumn | A Coffee Break with Michela
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6:18Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team is back with another espresso-style episode, in which she will help you improve your Italian vocabulary! ☕ In this mini-lesson, you’ll learn three Italian idioms related to autumn: prendere in castagna 🌰 venir su come i funghi 🍄 avere sale in zucca 🎃 Join us for this cosy episode and discover their meaning…
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Maximizing The Indigenous Approach: Using Secondment to Enable Our Partners and Constrain Our Adversaries
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5:47This episode explores how the indigenous approach in Special Operations Forces can be maximized through secondment. Learn how embedding SOF with Indo-Pacific partners builds trust, frustrates Chinese influence, and strengthens U.S. alliances.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Applying the Alaska Territorial Guard Concept to Modern Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare
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5:38In this episode, we explore Patrick Latham’s award-winning analysis on applying the Alaska Territorial Guard concept to Indo-Pacific irregular warfare. Learn how local knowledge, unconventional partnerships, and preemptive preparation can help U.S. allies strengthen resilience against modern threats.…
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Back to school in Italy | A Coffee Break with Francesca
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5:42In today's mini-lesson, Francesca takes us behind the scenes of the Italian rientro a scuola, the return to school. You’ll discover useful vocabulary and cultural insights that will help you feel more confident talking about school life in Italian.📚 By the end of this episode, you'll feel ready to step into any Italian classroom! ✅ To get access to…
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Austronesian Identity as “Networked Deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific
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6:26This episode explores how Austronesian identity strengthens networked deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. From cultural exchanges to security cooperation, learn how heritage and trust can counter China’s gray zone strategies and build resilience among regional allies.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Future of War Part I: Raiders at the Edge of Tomorrow
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49:37Episode 135 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast kicks off a four-part series on the future of war, pairing renowned author and futurist August Cole with senior special operations leaders to explore how tomorrow’s conflicts may unfold. Our conversation centers on Cole’s short story Safe Harbor II, which envisions Marine Raiders operating in a near-futu…
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Carney and the Calgary School with Mack Penner
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28:13In the the Summer 2025 issue of Perspectives Journal, University of Calgary post doc and Parkland Institute board member Mack Penner wrote ‘Carney and the Calgary School: or, Passive Revolution and Canada’s Social State in the Neoliberal Era,’ tracing the origins of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s economic thinking to the Calgary School. The Calgary S…
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Francesca's top travel tips for Sicily & Palermo | A Coffee Break with Francesca
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7:50We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between main seasons of Coffee Break Italian. In this mini-lesson, join Francesca as she shares her travel tips for visiting Sicilia and its vibrant capital, Palermo. From curiosities about the island to the delicious local gastronomy, she shares useful Italian words and phrase…
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Activists Make History: Holding the Line with Wesley Lesosky, CUPE Air Canada Component President
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37:00Peggy Nash chats with Air Canada flight attendants union leader Wesley Lesosky about the recent strike and the fight for fair pay in the airline industry. In August 2025, Air Canada flight attendants made headlines for striking when the employer left the bargaining table and for refusing to follow back-to-work orders issued by the Carney government…
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Irregular Solutions for Irregular Threats: Maritime Lessons from Dutch Counterpiracy Operations in Colonial Indonesia
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14:50This episode explores how Dutch counterpiracy operations in colonial Indonesia shaped maritime strategy. We connect historical lessons to today’s challenges in piracy, irregular threats, and global shipping security.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan
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46:23Episode 134 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast explores the rising risks of conflict over Taiwan and how the United States and its allies can strengthen deterrence against Beijing. Our guests begin by assessing why deterrence is faltering globally, from the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how those events inform …
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How to maximise your language learning every day | A Coffee Break with Mark
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16:41In this espresso episode, join Mark as he shares practical tips to help you make the most of the little moments in your day and turn them into powerful opportunities for language learning! 💪 Discover how his recent trip to Slovenia taught him how his small interactions can help you build confidence and momentum in your learning. You’ll also get a t…
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When to use 'tu' & 'Lei' in Italian | A Coffee Break with Carolina
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6:17Join Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian under just 10 minutes. In this episode, Carolina explains when to use tu and when to use Lei, the informal and formal ways of saying ‘you’ in Italian. You'll learn how to choose the right level of formality depen…
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The History of U.S.-Iranian Irregular Warfare
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15:55This podcast explores the complex history of U.S.-Iranian irregular warfare. From the 1953 coup and Iranian Revolution to cyberattacks, proxy conflicts, and the twilight war, Dr. Lumpy Lumbaca examines how unconventional tactics shaped today’s geopolitical landscape.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Winning Without Fighting: Economic Power and Information Warfare (Part 2)
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38:36Episode 133 is the second installment in our two-part series exploring how the United States can leverage non-kinetic instruments of power to compete effectively without resorting to military force. Building on our previous discussion, our guests examine America's strategic blind spots in treating economics and information as support tools rather t…
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Preparing for the Silent Surge: Countering North Korea’s Gambit in a Dual Contingency
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12:51This episode explores how North Korean irregular warfare could unfold in a dual contingency with China, threatening U.S., Japanese, and South Korean security. We discuss SOF tactics, sabotage scenarios, lessons from Ukraine, and why resilience must become a strategic priority.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Carolina's travel tips for this enchanting Italian destination | A Coffee Break with Carolina
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5:28Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso lesson with Carolina.☕ In this episode, she shares some of her top travel tips for exploring a beautiful Italian destination: Castelluccio di Norcia. You’ll not only discover what makes this pl…
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Rebuilding Combat Electromagnetic Warfare for U.S. Ground Forces
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14:26This episode explores the future of combat electromagnetic warfare and why U.S. ground forces must modernize to meet the growing threat from Russia and China. From the lessons of the “Wild Bill” prototype to a reimagined CEWI 2.0, discover how spectrum dominance will define success in irregular and conventional conflicts.…
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Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage
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15:33In this episode, we explore how open-source intelligence (OSINT) is transforming global security. From Bellingcat’s investigations to the OSINT revolution, discover how non-state actors now challenge state dominance in intelligence, reshape irregular warfare, and shift the balance of information power.…
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'Metà' vs. 'mezzo' - How to say "half" in Italian | A Coffee Break with Michela
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7:40Join Michela from the Coffee Break Italian team for a coffee break, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian over just 10 minutes. In this episode, she will take a closer look at how to say half in Italian, specifically the difference between metà and mezzo. While both words can be translated the same, they’re used in di…
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Winning Without Fighting: Strategic Culture and Gray Zone Competition (Part 1)
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37:52Episode 132 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast explores how strategic culture shapes approaches to irregular warfare and competition in the gray zone. This is part one of a two-part series examining why nations conceptualize irregular warfare differently and how cultural biases affect competition below the threshold of armed conflict. Our guests disc…
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Naomi Klein: The Rise of End-of-the-World Fascism and Resistance from the Global South
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29:36At the 2025 Panamerican Congress in Mexico City, held August 1st to 3rd, hosted by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her Morena Parliamentary Group, Canadian journalist Naomi Klein gave remarks at the Esperanza Iris theatre. The author of 'The Shock Doctrine,' 'No Logo,' and most recently the memoir 'Doppelganger,' presented remarks to delega…
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6 fun Italian idioms about food & how to use them | A Coffee Break with Francesca
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6:45Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for an espresso-style episode, in which you'll have the chance to practise and improve your Italian. In this episode, she shares six fun Italian idioms – all based on food! Francesca explains the meaning behind expressions like parla come mangi and filare liscio come l’olio, and how to use them natu…
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet: The Dangerous Tanker Network Threatening Global Waters
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16:05Explore how Russia’s Shadow Fleet has evolved from a sanctions workaround into a weapon of irregular warfare. This podcast unpacks how aging, uninsured tankers exploit legal gaps to spread environmental risks, destabilize critical waterways, and challenge global maritime security. Learn why targeting the fleet’s enabling infrastructure—not just the…
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Boko Haram and Beyond: The Paradox of Local Militias in Nigeria's War on Terror
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11:08This episode examines the rise of local militias in Nigeria, their role in combating Boko Haram, and the risks of escalating violence and alternative governance.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Canada’s Tax Haven Dilemma with Jared Walker
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19:54At this time last year in late July 2024, Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that G20 finance leaders were poised to endorse a joint declaration on international tax cooperation that would hopefully help to clamp down on so-called “tax havens” by encouraging G20 countries to standardize taxes on billionaires. Since then, Canada, a…
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Reclaiming U.S. Engagement in Latin America: Strategy Beyond Competition
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17:18In this episode, we explore why revitalizing the U.S.-Latin America strategic partnership is crucial for countering external influence, combating transnational crime, and strengthening democratic institutions across the region.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark
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10:52Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to an Italian-sp…
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Space and Ice: Envisioning Special Operations Forces’ Role in Future Operational Environments
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16:38In this episode, we explore the future of Special Operations Forces, examining their potential roles in space and the Arctic. Learn how a Space Joint Terminal Attack Controller (SJTAC) and “reverse” security force assistance from Nordic allies could redefine NATO’s ability to fight and win in extreme environments.…
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Angella MacEwen explains what is at stake with Carney’s chosen course of “cuts, cuts, and more cuts.” Mark Carney’s new liberal government is making it loud and clear that they’re switching things up on economic policy. Following record high public service growth under his predecessor, Carney’s recent call for massive cuts to public services have s…
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‘Sapere’ vs. ‘conoscere’ - 2 verbs meaning "to know" | A Coffee Break with Carolina
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5:56In these short, espresso-style episodes, we help you improve your Italian a little bit each time. 💪 Today, we're joined by Carolina from the Coffee Break Italian team, and we’re exploring the difference between the verbs sapere and conoscere, both of which mean 'to know', but in very different ways! By the end of this mini-lesson, you’ll have the k…
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Development or Dependence? Rethinking China’s Economic Playbook in the Americas
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18:12In this episode, we explore how China’s expanding economic footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean is reshaping the region's sovereignty and strategy. From deepwater ports to vaccine diplomacy, we unpack the tactics behind Beijing’s influence and what policymakers can do to push back.By Irregular Warfare Initiative
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How to use the preposition 'da' | A Coffee Break with Francesca
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8:20Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso lesson with Francesca. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the incredibly useful preposition da. It may be small, but it plays a big role in Italian and can have a range of meanings …
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Security Hybridization: U.S., China, and the Future of Global Security Assistance
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54:55Episode 131 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast explores the growing phenomenon of "security hybridization," where countries receive simultaneous security assistance from both the United States and the People’s Republic of China. While the U.S. tends to emphasize regional defense, interoperability, and support for the global commons, China focuses on …
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Activists Make History: Mobilizing a Movement with Sandy Hudson
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49:04Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson to talk about the roots of Black Lives Matter – Toronto, and her new book Defund. In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson—organizer, author, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter – Toronto. Reflecting on the movement’s grassroots foundations, Hudson shows the value of C…
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Hezbollah’s Hybrid Model Under Strain: Relative Decline and the Evolving Dynamics of Irregular Warfare in Lebanon
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14:28In this audio version, we examine how Hezbollah’s hybrid warfare model is unraveling under the strain of leadership loss, reduced Iranian support, political shifts in Lebanon, and exposure to illicit trade. The episode dissects how irregular warfare theory applies to Hezbollah’s relative decline and why this matters for global security.…
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Exploring African Perspectives on Irregular Warfare
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15:57This episode explores African perspectives on irregular warfare based on a new study by the U.S. Irregular Warfare Center. Drawing on interviews with defense leaders from Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Liberia, and Zambia, we discuss how these nations define IW, what threats they face, and how colonial history and regional instability shape modern conflic…
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Operation Spider’s Web and the Future of Asymmetric Warfare
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55:06Episode 130 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast takes listeners inside Operation Spider’s Web—Ukraine’s bold campaign of long-range drone strikes targeting Russian military and industrial infrastructure. Our guests begin by examining why Ukrainian defense planners opted for this unprecedented strike operation and how it was designed to disrupt Russian…
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Preparedness and Parallels: Lessons in Crisis Preparedness from Sweden and Latin America
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14:46This podcast episode explores how Sweden’s civil defense handbook and Latin America’s disaster response strategies reveal critical lessons in national crisis preparedness. From irregular warfare awareness to community-based drills, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in security, resilience, and public policy.…
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Putting Operation Spider’s Web in Context
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14:11In this podcast episode, we explore the long history of airfield raids and drone warfare, pushing back against the notion that modern tech revolutionizes war. Drawing on examples from WWII to the war in Ukraine, this article-turned-audio examines why understanding historical context is essential for grasping today’s military dynamics.…
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Once Upon a Proxy War: Chinese Support to the People’s Army of Vietnam
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11:35In this episode, we explore China’s indirect approach to the First Indochina War through Xiaobing Li’s Building Ho’s Army, analyzing how Beijing trained, armed, and advised North Vietnamese forces to defeat the French. The discussion dives into the strategic context of China's geostrategic encirclement, the PLA's pivotal role in military advising, …
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Class & Climate: Colombia’s Just Transition with Lala Peñaranda and Matt Kirkegaard
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45:10Colombian oil workers and la Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) are leading the charge for a just transition. Here's what Canada can learn from their worker-led climate plan. Lala Peñaranda of Trade Unions for Energy Democracy Matt Kirkegaard of Progressive International present the Colombian Oilworkers' Plan — a bold strategy for a worker-led public path…
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