The Insurance Weapon: How Commercial Risk Logic Became an Irregular Warfare Tool at Hormuz
In this latest article, Dr. John George Hatzadony explores how the insurance weapon irregular warfare mechanism closed the Strait of Hormuz in 2026. This audio version details how commercial risk logi...
24 Maalis 22min
Friendly Cyber Fire: How Much Did NotPetya Cost Russia?
In this episode, we explore the true cost of the NotPetya cyberattack—often labeled the most destructive cyber incident in history. While billions in damages affected companies worldwide, far less att...
20 Maalis 21min
The Strategic Use of Drones in Pakistan–India Irregular Warfare
In this episode, we break down Dr. Tahir Mahmood Azad’s analysis of India-Pakistan drone warfare, exploring how cheap precision and autonomous systems are rewriting the rules of the "grey zone". We di...
17 Maalis 19min
Arming Kurdish Resistance Fighters in Iran with Drones
In this episode, we examine how Kurdish resistance drones in Iran could transform the battlefield in an irregular conflict with the Iranian regime. Drawing lessons from Ukraine’s drone warfare and glo...
12 Maalis 13min
Precision-Guided Predictions: Intelligence Risk in Prediction Markets
In this episode, we read Peter Burns' article on the intelligence risk in prediction markets. We explore how high-liquidity platforms like Polymarket democratize signal intelligence, potentially allow...
6 Maalis 18min
China’s Digital Yuan and the Fight for Southeast Asia’s Financial Infrastructure
This episode analyzes China’s digital yuan as a tool for irregular warfare, exploring how Beijing’s state-controlled currency competes with Japan and South Korea’s stablecoin models for dominance over...
17 Helmi 17min
What I Learned from Being a Planner in an Advisory Command: Reflections from the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and adaptations of military planning within the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG-U). From shifting mission analysis priorities to the "Four Wa...
12 Helmi 10min
Northern Approaches: Finland, Sweden, and the Growing Opportunities for Allied Irregular Warfare
Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has significantly bolstered the Alliance's capabilities, adding 15 million people and doubling the NATO-Russia land bo...
10 Helmi 15min
