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The IWC prepares the warfighter to conduct irregular warfare across the spectrum of conflict by bridging instruction to operationalizing IW using next-generation techniques and concepts that enhance the lethality of the force and positions the United States and key Allies and partners to remain ahead of the threat.

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Aviation Leaders and Defense Experts Convene to...

01.15.2026 | Photo by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA - Multiple airlines security and Irregular Warfare Center experts gathered for a strategic security meeting focused on current and...

University Colloquium to Address Evolving Threats...

09.24.2025 | Photo by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA. - Ms. Julia Marano-Wong, University of Oxford, presents her research topic A U-Shaped Claim: Information Operations’ Impact on...

DoD Irregular Warfare Center Launches Advanced...

08.26.2025 | Photo by Pedro Rodriguez

The IWC is excited to announce its newest course IW 210, available now on the IWC website. Scan the QR code to register. (Graphic by Pedro A....

Experts Convene in Arlington to Address Aviation...

07.17.2025 | Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Pedro Rodriguez

Arlington, Va. (July 17, 2025) - Research Fellow, Future Security Initiative Dr. Heather Gregg, speaks on preparing the populations for hybrid...

Experts Convene in Arlington to Address Aviation...

07.15.2025 | Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Pedro Rodriguez

Arlington, Va. (July 16, 2025) - Irregular Warfare Center Director Dr. Dennis Walters discusses irregular challenges and collaboration...

Experts Convene in Arlington to Address Aviation...

07.14.2025 | Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Pedro Rodriguez

Arlington, Va. (July 15, 2025) - Participants express their concerns on transportation security during the Defense of the Homeland: Aviation and...

Recent News Stories

The IW Scholars Network Shapes the Future of...

05.05.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA — As the landscape of global security shifts from traditional battlefields to the “gray zone,” a new generation of thinkers is...

Addressing Readiness: How the MSIW Network is...

02.06.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA - In the complex landscape of modern conflict, where the lines between the frontline and safe zones have all but vanished, the...

IWC Leads the Way in Tampa: Shaping the Future of...

01.16.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

TAMPA, Fla. - The landscape of global conflict is shifting toward unconventional and hybrid strategies, a reality that took center stage at the 14th Annual Special Operations Forces and Irregular Warfare (SOF & IW) Symposium in Tampa, Fla., December 10-11, 2025. Hosted by the Defense Strategies Institute (DSI), this year’s symposium focused on the strategic challenges facing the SOF enterprise through 2025 and beyond.

Irregular Warfare Center Expands Global Network to...

01.16.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA — As the landscape of global security shifts increasingly toward “gray zone” conflicts and strategic competition, the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) is rapidly expanding its Irregular Warfare Global Network (IWGN). This groundbreaking initiative is designed to serve as a central force multiplier for the Department of War (DoW), aiming to modernize how the United States and its international partners address unconventional...

Aviation Leaders and Defense Experts Convene to...

01.15.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, Va. — In a move to harden the nation's skies against evolving global threats, the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) recently...

Irregular Warfare Center Achieves Milestone Growth...

01.01.2026 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

ARLINGTON, VA—The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) has concluded an exceptionally productive year dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of Irregular Warfare (IW) across the defense community and its global network of partners. The IWC has cemented its role as the central hub for innovation and synchronized effort in irregular warfare, focusing its efforts on refining educational standards, providing expert subject matter...

Irregular Warfare Center Joins National Resilience...

11.25.2025 | Story by Pedro Rodriguez

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) played a key role in the recent Defense TechConnect / Resilience Week conference, where Dr. Robert Redding, an IWC Contractor and U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) Deputy Regional Advisor, served as a panelist to discuss “Fostering Whole-of-Society Resilience through Energy Assurance,” November 19, 2025.

IWC Senior Advisor Engages at 6th Transportation...

10.23.2025 | Courtesy Story

DENVER, CO — The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) participated in the 6th Annual Transportation Security Unified Stakeholders Group (TSUSG) Conference, September 9-11, 2025. The event brought together nearly 100 participants from government, industry, laboratories, and logistics carriers to address the security of high-consequence shipments and mobility resilience.

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