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Insider: Short of War

Insider: Short of War

By: Irregular Warfare Initiative
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 Welcome to the 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.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Neutrality as Vulnerability: Russia’s Hybrid Playbook in Moldova

    Neutrality as Vulnerability: Russia’s Hybrid Playbook in Moldova
    May 1 2026

    This episode features an article exploring how Moldova’s constitutional neutrality has become a strategic vulnerability against Russian hybrid threats. From digital disinformation campaigns and electoral interference to direct military pressures involving Transnistria and the war in Ukraine , this recording examines Chișinău's necessary shift toward Western integration and defense modernization.
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    19 mins
  • Economic Warfare Reimagined: Insurance as a Tool of U.S. Strategic Influence

    Economic Warfare Reimagined: Insurance as a Tool of U.S. Strategic Influence
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking concept for U.S. strategic influence: "insurance as economic security" (IAES). We discuss how parametric insurance can be weaponized as "insurfare" by civil affairs teams to deliver rapid relief during natural disasters and economic shocks. Tune in to understand how this cost-effective strategy can help the U.S. counter adversary influence in the Global South.
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    16 mins
  • Conflict Has Memory: Why Local Wars Follow Distinct Trajectories

    Conflict Has Memory: Why Local Wars Follow Distinct Trajectories
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, we explore the concept that conflict has memory. We examine why local wars follow distinct trajectories. We also discuss how moving beyond basic incident maps can transform irregular warfare strategy.

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    21 mins
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