Insider: Short of War

Irregular Warfare Initiative

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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Insider: Short of War

Episodes (100)

Oct 22nd Are US Security Partnerships Poisoned Chalices? Implications for US Strategy
Oct 5th Beyond Kinetic Dominance: “Cognitive Coherence” in Irregular Warfare
Sep 21st Defense Industrial Mobilization Needs More than Startups and Drones

Insider: Short of War

Oct 22, 2026
21¼ minutes
20 MB

Join us for a focused deep dive into the complex strategic dynamics of US security partnerships. Drawing from the article "Are US Security Partnerships Poisoned Chalices? Implications for US Strategy," this episode unpacks the theory of intertwined security dilemmas, examines why extending military assistance to misaligned regimes can invite adversary subversion, and outlines how Washington can revitalize partner reliability without risking entrapment.

Insider: Short of War

Are US Security Partnerships Poisoned Chalices? Implications for US Strategy

Irregular Warfare Initiative

00:00 -21:19