Imposing Costs in the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Operation Spider Web
This episode examines Operation Spider Web, Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bases, and the lessons it offers for imposing strategic costs on China using drones and AI-enabled conventional weapons.
1 Okt 20259min
Maximizing The Indigenous Approach: Using Secondment to Enable Our Partners and Constrain Our Adversaries
This episode explores how the indigenous approach in Special Operations Forces can be maximized through secondment. Learn how embedding SOF with Indo-Pacific partners builds trust, frustrates Chinese ...
25 Sep 20255min
Applying the Alaska Territorial Guard Concept to Modern Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare
In this episode, we explore Patrick Latham’s award-winning analysis on applying the Alaska Territorial Guard concept to Indo-Pacific irregular warfare. Learn how local knowledge, unconventional partne...
24 Sep 20255min
Austronesian Identity as “Networked Deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific
This episode explores how Austronesian identity strengthens networked deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. From cultural exchanges to security cooperation, learn how heritage and trust can counter China’s ...
23 Sep 20256min
Irregular Solutions for Irregular Threats: Maritime Lessons from Dutch Counterpiracy Operations in Colonial Indonesia
This episode explores how Dutch counterpiracy operations in colonial Indonesia shaped maritime strategy. We connect historical lessons to today’s challenges in piracy, irregular threats, and global sh...
15 Sep 202514min
The History of U.S.-Iranian Irregular Warfare
This podcast explores the complex history of U.S.-Iranian irregular warfare. From the 1953 coup and Iranian Revolution to cyberattacks, proxy conflicts, and the twilight war, Dr. Lumpy Lumbaca examine...
26 Aug 202515min
Preparing for the Silent Surge: Countering North Korea’s Gambit in a Dual Contingency
This episode explores how North Korean irregular warfare could unfold in a dual contingency with China, threatening U.S., Japanese, and South Korean security. We discuss SOF tactics, sabotage scenario...
21 Aug 202512min
Rebuilding Combat Electromagnetic Warfare for U.S. Ground Forces
This episode explores the future of combat electromagnetic warfare and why U.S. ground forces must modernize to meet the growing threat from Russia and China. From the lessons of the “Wild Bill” proto...
19 Aug 202514min
