Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)

Curious what the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) has been up?? Want to learn more about the Center, its mission and lines of effort??   We invite you to check out our new IWC milestone highlight reel showcasing some of our significant initiatives, engagements and accomplishments since standing up officially in October 2022.    To learn more about the Center and all of the latest happenings, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gPMu7NgH   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is excited to share its latest Insights article, “The Irregular Warfare Center and The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats Cooperation: A Vital Partnership for the Future,” by authors Shiho Rybski, IWC representative, Morgan 6 LLC contractor and HCOE Director of Training and Exercise and GREGORY BENDEWALD, PMP, IWC Program Manager and Morgan 6 contractor. The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) and the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (HCOE) entered into a unique partnership in FY 24 making both institutions stronger and more globally connected. The HCOE was born out of a desire to strengthen NATO-EU cooperation on hybrid threats with the 2016 Joint NATO/EU declaration committing both institutions to counter hybrid threats in a cooperative manner. In this declaration, NATO and the EU voiced the realization that hybrid threats exploited the divisions between civil and military responses. Success in countering these threats requires combining individual strengths and areas of expertise. Finland answered the call in 2017 by creating the HCOE and, to date, 36 NATO Allies and EU Member States have become members of the Center. Similarly, the IWC was stood up by US Congress in FY23 to serve as a functional center with a distinct mission, expanding IW knowledge and capabilities globally. Check out the entire Insights article and other IWC publications below: https://lnkd.in/eYer_Ekr #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #HCOE

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)'s OIE (Operations in the Information Environment) Functional Area Network (FAN) has released Vol. 1 Ed. 12 of our Tab D bi-weekly newsletter! This newsletter employs expert analytic research techniques, bolstered by machine learning and original-language, open-source information, to pinpoint vulnerabilities in the current narrative of global competitors, thereby empowering the U.S. with informational advantages. Serving as a potent force multiplier, the OIE FAN facilitates education and problem-solving within the realm of information operations. Below is an excerpt from the latest edition. For those interested in receiving the IWC’s Tab D newsletter, please reach out via email at fan@irregularwarfarecenter.org. #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #TABD J.D. Maddox Nathalie L.

Dr. Sandor Fabian (Ph. D.), Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) Chair of Engagements (Morgan 6 LLC contractor) supported the execution of a collaborative workshop between the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies and the George C. Marshall Center titled, "Building Resilient Societies" held in Honolulu, Hawaii between June 24-28, 2024.   This workshop was the second in a series of events aimed at sharing international experiences and best practices in countering hybrid threats, with a particular emphasis on building whole-of-society resilience and cooperation, so that those who are targeted are able to lessen the impact, adapt, and ‘rebound forward’. During the workshop, Dr. Fabian led two working groups aimed to develop shared understanding of hybrid threats and how they are evolving across different countries and regions. Dr. Fabian also chaired a panel focusing on exchanging experiences and best practices in countering diverse forms of foreign malign influence and coercion.   #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #GCMC #DKAPCSS

Summer is officially here and so is the latest edition of the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)’s monthly Spotlight newsletter!   The June 2024 edition features the Center’s ongoing partnership supporting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), submission information for our upcoming event with the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s (FPRI) Center for the Study of Intelligence and Nontraditional Warfare exploring irregular warfare lessons learned since 9/11, IW 101 course information, new publications, upcoming events & much more!   Check out the latest edition below and subscribe for all of the most up to date IWC happenings!   https://lnkd.in/ehdXM6-f   #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #Irregularwarfare #Spotlight #IWCFAN

Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) was honored to participate in this year's Center on Irregular Wafare and Armed Groups (CIWAG) Maritime Symposium, "Exploring Our Maritime Strategies-II," which focused on the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. This timely event brought together academics, policymakers, industry, and practitioners to discuss important topics. David A. Brown, the Director of CIWAG, and his team put together another great symposium on maritime irregular warfare.   This year's program featured three-panel discussions on Day 1, Situational Updates, Research & Scholars, and Economic & Maritime Industry. These discussions provided perspectives on the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, framing the discussion for Day 2 break-out groups with the intent of developing a policy paper that CIWAG will produce.   Collin Green, VADM (Ret.), delivered the keynote on Day 2 before the breakout sessions, providing everyone with a great set of perspectives and insights to consider as they discussed challenges in this region.   #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #CIWAG #NWC U.S. Naval War College Christopher Burns

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is excited to share its latest Insights article, “The Vital Role of Airlines and Commercial Aviation in Irregular Warfare,” by authors Mohamad Mirghahari – IWC Subject Matter Expert (Contractor, Valens Global) and Joshua Smith – Seton Hall University National Security Fellowship Graduate Student.   Commercial airlines and aviation have emerged as a critical yet often overlooked element in the context of irregular warfare (IW). These assets are not just part of a state’s infrastructure, but they also significantly contribute to a state’s response capabilities. A prime example of this was seen during the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, where commercial aviation extended beyond its traditional role of transportation. It played a crucial role in strategic operations and logistics, demonstrating how governments, like the U.S., are increasingly relying on commercial airlines for matters of national security and political significance.   In the face of IW threats, commercial aviation’s capabilities encompass the ability to rapidly mobilize resources, ensure the continuity of critical services, and maintain the resilience of societal structures.   The use of commercial aviation in IW opens a new possibility for military strategy, reflecting a paradigm where the lines between civilian and military assets blur, offering unique advantages and posing complex ethical and legal challenges. From rapid troop deployments and evacuations to covert intelligence gathering, the versatility of commercial aviation is indispensable yet fraught with risks that warrant careful consideration.   Check out the entire Insights article and other IWC publications below: https://lnkd.in/e7CPHK-R #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #Insights

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is excited to share its latest Insights article, “A Wagner Group Delivery to Hezbollah: Russia and Iran Reaffirm Mutual Objectives via Proxy Groups,” by author Brittany Carroll – IWC Senior Military Analyst (Contractor, Valens Global).   Check out the entire Insights article and other IWC publications below: https://lnkd.in/eTpRcWJ2 #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #IWCInsights

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!! Thank you for all of your support and being a FAN of the Center! Stay tuned for more great things!   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #IndependenceDay #July4th

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)'s OIE (Operations in the Information Environment) Functional Area Network (FAN) has released Vol. 1 Ed. 11 of our Tab D bi-weekly newsletter!   This newsletter employs expert analytic research techniques, bolstered by machine learning and original-language, open-source information, to pinpoint vulnerabilities in the current narrative of global competitors, thereby empowering the U.S. with informational advantages. Serving as a potent force multiplier, the OIE FAN facilitates education and problem-solving within the realm of information operations.   Below is an excerpt from the latest edition:   For those interested in receiving the IWC’s Tab D newsletter, please reach out via email at fan@irregularwarfarecenter.org.   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #TABD J.D. Maddox