What are the mechanics and politics that determine how the US government approaches irregular conflicts? That's the question at the center of this episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast. Hosts Nick Lopez and Kyler Atwell are joined by Mark Mitchell, former acting assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, and Pete Villano, who spent a decade as a professional staff member on the House Armed Services Committee.
What are unconventional warfare and foreign subversion? Will they be important in an era of great power competition? What are some of the second-...
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Will the role and capabilities required of special operations forces change in a geopolitical context characterized by great power competition? How will SOF balance...