Kyle Atwell

Throwback Thursday Get comfortable and take a seat while you enjoy a short history lesson of ARMOR Magazine.

The Armor branch journal was born before your great-grandfather. Lots of history to learn from

Harding Project, through the work of Fellows like CPT Nate Green (author 👇), is bringing every historic article (and idea) to an internet near you.

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Nato weighs armed response to Vladimir Putin’s hybrid war Alliance mulls easing restrictions on pilots opening fire on Russian aircraft

We do not need to be afraid to show our strength against Russia. It will only highlight Russia's weakness

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Throwback Thursday Brought to you by Special Warfare

No More Hot-Dogging: A Call to Quiet Professionalism

The Harding Project's most recent ThrowBack-Thursday highlights a 1979 article by Army Special Forces COL Charles H. Fry

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In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, IWI Europe unveils its new Resistance Hub and Ukraine Hub by tackling one of the most urgent defense questions facing the continent today: How… The Future of Total Defense: Rethinking Resilience & Resistance in Europe—Fireside Chat

Great conversation on resilience and resistance in Europe from the IWI Europe team

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Kremlin’s shadow war: Assassinations and sabotage beyond the front lines The daylight, sidewalk assassination of a former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament on Aug. 30 sent shockwaves through a nation already hardened by three years of war. The shooting on a shady street in…

Irregular warfare actions are relevant during peace AND war.

Ukraine shows that unconventional warfare and sabotage are used to supplement or substitute ongoing conventional operations.

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Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood

Industry protectionism will have zero influence over the future of synthetics -- consumers will decide.

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U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence for Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia

Good, should have begun a couple years ago. Strength and holding things Putin values at risk are the only options to increase leverage in this negotiation

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Inside the U.S. Special Forces: 5 Takeaways on a Culture of Lawlessness in Afghanistan Until now, many of the troubling events that took place during the war in Afghanistan have been shrouded in secrecy.

The Special Forces I have worked with have, almost to a man and woman, been highly principled, dedicated, and creative problem solvers committed to doing what is right in VERY ambiguous and difficult situations.

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Trump Pardon Ended Probe Into Green Beret’s Killing of Suspected Taliban Bombmaker. Was Justice Served? The president’s pardon of Mathew Golsteyn cut short an investigation into his killing of a man he believed to be a Taliban bombmaker. Was justice served?

Irregular warfare is messy. The social and political dynamics are immensely complex. The enemy plays by the rule of the gun - we can't cede advantage. It takes creativity, wit, and initiative to move the mission forward.

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Ukraine's Hidden Front: The Strategic Impact of Resistance Operations Episode 125 examines the impact of Ukraine’s irregular warfare and resistance operations on its broader strategic objectives. Our guests discuss how Ukrainian resistance activities have evolved…

This was the #1 IWI Podcast episode by downloads from the past year

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Home Editor’s Note: This article earned first place in the Irregular Warfare Initiative’s 2025 Writing Contest, “Irregular Allies: Strengthening Regional Partnerships through Unconventional Means.”…

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Why every country needs to master the Electric Tech Stack The industries you need for national defense are also the industries you need for manufacturing...everything.

yes @Noahpinion

In fact, drones aren’t very hard to assemble, so controlling the supply chains for those materials and components is actually the whole ball game.

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AI may unlock the future of robot workers. Implications for war and how your household stays clean are significant

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Space and Ice: Envisioning Special Operations Forces’ Role in Future Operational Environments | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University Transform SOF for new frontiers: field a Space JTAC and adopt “reverse” SFA from Nordic allies to win in the Arctic and integrate space-cyber-SOF effects.

Substantive reasons to reshare this article. But mainly did because the pic is legendary

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The Five Vehicles of Irregular Warfare | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University Emerging technologies are reshaping irregular warfare. Learn how these interconnected vehicles drive modern conflict.

The combination of tech, and other vulnerabilities tied to global supply chains/networks, make irregular warfare a VERY VIABLE and efficacious option to hurt competitors.

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Adapting to Future Wars: The Reorganization of the PLA Army’s Special Operations Forces and the Move Toward Professionalization

So China has built Special Forces ODA equivalents, capable of split team operations and FID, but with more robust technical skills?

Smart move by them.

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CSA's Article of the Year! Why have articles of the month when you can have them for the whole year

Chief of Staff of the Army General George announced his Articles of the Year!

Worth reading.

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U.S. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat U.S. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works unveiled Vectis, a stealthy combat drone designed for U.S. and allied fighters, with flight testing targeted within two years

Very cool, so long as they can be built and employed for MASS

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Future of War Part I: Raiders at the Edge of Tomorrow

Always a win when RealClearDefense picks up your content!

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Announcing the Winners of the IWI Summer 2025 Writing Contest In late June, IWI announced our first writing contest that focused on a tailored, real-world scenario. We were excited to follow through on a key priority for our editorial team and the impact we…

Congrats to the winners!

Over 60 articles submitted, 3 selected.

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Harding Hiring! We want YOU to apply to be the next Director or Deputy Director of the Harding Project!

Incredible and unique opportunity for a hyper-talented Army Officer and NCO to have ARMY ENTERPRISE LEVEL IMPACT

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War Fighting: The Case of Ulysses S. Grant

Soldiers should write. But they must focus on what they know best -- war fighting

Good shout out to Harding Project. Interesting mil history case study

Argues Army War College historian Thomas Bruscino

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The LOGSTAT: Advancements & Impacts in Autonomous Capabilities Podcast Episode · The LOGSTAT · 09/11/2025 · 31m

Integrating autonomous capabilities into the transportation corps.

GREAT CONVERSATION and great podcast.

We need autonomous tech in our log more and faster.

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An Introduction to the Economic & Legal Warfare Project The Economic and Legal Warfare Project explores how states wield economic and legal tools to influence rivals and reshape 21st-century strategy.

The brand, spankin', new Economic and Legal Warfare Project at IWI is getting a lot of traction.

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Setting SHORAD up for Failure

Why wouldn't all military MOS' have high standards?

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The Power of Patience - From the Green Notebook by CPT Benjamin L. Kenneaster

As I gain experience with leadership and management, I realize just how powerful tactical patience and "buying decision space" is

"Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing'"

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Future of War Part I: Raiders at the Edge of Tomorrow Episode 135 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast kicks off a four-part series on the future of war, pairing renowned author and futurist August Cole with senior special operations leaders to explore how…

Latest in a 4-part series with senior SOF CDRs and policy makers focused on the future of war - from the IWI Podcast.

This episode: August Cole and MARSOC CDR MG Peter Huntley

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Strengthening the Army Profession - Learn about the Harding Project and its role in advancing the Army profession and renewing Amy professional writing . The Harding Project is a Chief of Staff of… The Harding Project: Renewing Army Professional Writing

Writing is hard... but so is shooting and hand to hand combat.

Write now and help the Army learn so we don't pay for it in blood later.

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The Evolution of Irregular Warfare The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated that irregular warfare is a defining feature of contemporary conflict and a strategic domain in its own right. Ignoring it would be a grave…

US & allied planning, posture, and doctrine must prepare for irregular warfare, incorporating the impact of civilians and recognizing the vital roles of special operations forces (SOF) and intelligence services in conflict

Daniel Byman, Seth Jones, Sofia Triana at CSIS

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An Introduction to the Economic & Legal Warfare Project The Economic and Legal Warfare Project explores how states wield economic and legal tools to influence rivals and reshape 21st-century strategy.

New team at IWI: Economic and Legal Warfare Project. Hugely relevant at a time when econ security and lawfare are prominent

Focus areas
- sanctions/embargoes
- investment security
- Contingent capital/aid
- dual-use tech
- disaster diplomacy

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