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New Podcast Explores Irregular Warfare's Role in Great-Power Competition

Discover the crucial role of irregular warfare in today's conflicts. Listen to experts discuss strategies and implications for great-power competition.

In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text...
In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text above it.

New Podcast Explores Irregular Warfare's Role in Great-Power Competition

The Modern War Institute (MWI) and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project have collaborated to launch a podcast series, the Irregular Warfare Podcast. The latest episode features John Amble and Dave Stephenson discussing the role of irregular warfare in current and future global operations, aiming to provide nuance and context for understanding this crucial aspect of great-power competition.

Irregular warfare, involving unconventional tactics and often asymmetrical conflicts, has emerged as a key factor in state competition since the end of the Cold War. Prolonged insurgencies and counterinsurgency strategies in contemporary conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan underscore its importance. Dave Stephenson, director of the Joint Staff's Office of Irregular Warfare and Competition, joins the podcast to discuss the significance of this evolving landscape.

The conversation delves into the necessity of a joint approach to irregular warfare, involving all US armed services. The podcast series, available on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and TuneIn, offers listeners a comprehensive exploration of irregular warfare strategies and their role in geopolitical and military engagements.

The Irregular Warfare Podcast series, a collaborative effort between MWI and Princeton University, provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of warfare and its implications for great-power competition. With Dave Stephenson's expertise, the latest episode offers listeners a nuanced understanding of irregular warfare and its importance in contemporary conflicts and future geopolitical engagements.

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