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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

An action-packed Day 1 afternoon for the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) at the AMA Conference Center during our 2nd Annual Colloquium event filled with many educational and thought-provoking presentations including “Leveraging Corporate Intelligence to Enhance Public-Private Collaboration in Mitigating Irregular Warfare Threats,” by Jaclyn Giunta, Norwich University, “Negative side of the Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks, specifically focusing on how this reinforces the network effects of organizational corruption,” by Derek Ricke, University of Denver and “Gauging state resiliency is fundamental for the irregular warfare community,” by Genna Moellering, Carnegie Mellon University.   Bravo Zulu for a job well done to all of the Day 1 presenters! Stay tuned for more happenings from Day 2 of this extraordinary event!   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #IWCColloquium

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)’s 2nd Annual Colloquium began with opening remarks from Dr. Dennis Walters who posited, “Is an Irregular War Winnable?”. During an IWC coin presentation, Dr. Walters recognized Sam Paulson from The Johns Hopkins University SAIS, the winner of IWC’s first IW Student Working Group (SWG) essay contest. He also fielded questions from the audience of junior scholars and young practitioners eager to learn more about the Center, its lines of effort and mission.   Dr. Sandor Fabian (Ph. D.), IWC Deputy Regional Advisor for Europe and Africa, served as the master of ceremonies for our 2nd Colloquium and provided attendees with an overview of the event and expectations for the presenters.   We’re excited to provide this platform for presenters to share their research and knowledge on a variety of IW topics. Day 1 morning presentations included “How to Reflexively Control Russia in the Information Space,” by Ivana Stradner, John Hopkins SAIS, “Understanding Privately Operated Russian Psychological Operations in Africa: Strategies for Effective Western Countermeasures,” by Henry Leverett and Viktor Kiss, Vienna School of International Studies, “Chinese Malign Influence Efforts in Paraguay,” by Asher Peck, Regent University and “Irregular Warfare Infiltrations at Home,” by Anna Given, Institute of World Politics.   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #IWCColloquium

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)'s OIE (Operations in the Information Environment) Functional Area Network (FAN) has released Vol. 1 Ed. 16 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 [email protected].   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #TABD #narrative #influence #informationoperations #psyop #hybridwarfare J.D. Maddox

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is pleased to kick off our second annual Irregular Warfare Colloquium at the AMA Conference Center in Arlington, Va.   The Center developed this selective 2-day colloquium aimed at building a strong cohort of 12-14 junior scholars working on IW-related projects and connecting them with senior scholars and practitioners in the field.   Presenters selected for participation in the colloquium will be placed in small groups with presenters from other academic institutions who share similar research interests and complementary capabilities. Attendees will be expected to give a brief presentation of their research—whether completed or in-progress—to serve as the basis for peer discussions and planning for further research.   For more event info, check out the Center’s latest news release!   https://lnkd.in/eyux2ACg   #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #IWCColloquium 

Day 2 afternoon session of the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC)'s and Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)’s Irregular Warfare: Lessons Learned since 9/11 conference provided attendees an opportunity to explore the critical topics of logistics and medical operations during the Global War on Terrorism.   James Meil presented his paper on U.S. military sealift capabilities through a discussion with MG (Ret) Ed Dorman. This presentation was followed by a panel moderated by Dorman, and included experts Colonel (Ret) John Beck, Colonel Andrew Lynch, and CWO-4 (Ret) Steve Abernathy discussing the complexities of logistics. The final portion of the conference centered on medical operations, starting with a paper presentation by Lara Kendall on prolonged field care. The following panel discussion, moderated by LTC Chris Gonzalez, featured perspectives from Dr. Laura Tilley, Dr. Ramey Wilson, Dr. Derek Licina, and Felicia Gililland. The conference was closed out with remarks from Dr. Dennis Walters, Director of the Irregular Warfare Center and Phil Wasielewski, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute Director, Center for the Study of Intelligence and Nontraditional Warfare. #IWC #Irregularwarfarecenter #Irregularwarfare #IWCFAN #FPRI #GWOT Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict

The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is excited to announce the launch of the first edition of our IW Student Working Group (SWG) Newsletter! The IW Bulletin is a monthly, independently produced publication crafted by dedicated IW SWG members. It’s your go-to resource for the latest news, insightful readings, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved within the SWG community.   A special thank you to the students who made this newsletter possible!   Don’t miss out—if you're interested in joining the IW SWG or want to check out the latest issue, please reach out via email at: [email protected]   #IWC #IrregularWarfareCenter #IWCSWG #IWCFAN