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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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China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems

China unveiled at least three mobile, ground-based, high-power microwave-directed energy weapon systems during the Zhuhai Air Show in November. According…

China Debuts Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Debuts Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

China hosted the 2024 International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai from 12 to 17 November 2024. The event showcased…

China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

“The visit of the [Chinese] Peace Ark highlights the friendly relations between Gabon and China, and brings glory and well-being…

Damage to Undersea Cables in Baltic Hint at China – Russia Collusion

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on Damage to Undersea Cables in Baltic Hint at China – Russia Collusion

The Baltic Fulmar was sold to a Chinese shipowner in 2023 and renamed the NewNew Polar Bear. The NewNew Polar…

China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Unveils New High-Power Microwave Weapon Systems

“High-power microwave weapons represent not only a leap forward in military technology, but also a major shift in the future…

China Debuts Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Debuts Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

An image of the J-35A released by CCTV Military’s official Weibo account. “The debut of the J-35A marks China becoming…

China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

Gabon’s Port Gentil is the country’s second largest city and its airport and seaport will likely increasingly host military and…

China’s Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China’s Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

Chinese trade cooperation with Tanzania dates back to 1965, but now not only includes large-scale infrastructure projects, such as bridges,…

Russia and Belarus To Strengthen Security Guarantees

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on Russia and Belarus To Strengthen Security Guarantees

The Polish-Belarusian border, photo taken on 11 November 2021. “This is also a very important strategic document. Work on these…

Russia Offers Financial Incentives To Meet Troop Recruiting Targets

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on Russia Offers Financial Incentives To Meet Troop Recruiting Targets

Russian soldiers fast-rope from helicopter during Centre 2019 strategic command-and-staff exercises. “Russians are actively signing contracts with the Russian Defense…