Kyle Atwell

Not at war, constantly under attack "Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon exploiting these vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint servers." buff.ly/w2DPQiZ

Last week to apply!

CONFERENCE SUCCESS! Congrats to the exceptional teams @irregwarfare, @SOAAorg, and @Carahsoft for collaborating to bring together over 250 scholars, practitioners, and members of industry. for 2 days of community building! @Dolivermore

10 MORE DAYS! Submit to the Irregular Warfare Initiative (@irregwarfare) writing contest by NLT August 1st. We look forward to reading the submissions & publishing the top picks There is a 💰 prize for the top submissions! buff.ly/wqxug3T

"As more unmanned platforms with increasingly autonomous capabilities are developed, the challenge shifts from a technological one to one of employment techniques." mwi.westpoint.edu/commanders-int…

There is bureaucratic inertia to Iran's proxy strat “... more stuff might get intercepted, but if you’re the Quds Force right now, what you’re trying to show is ‘we still exist, we’re intact, nothing has changed.’” @Mikeknightsiraq @WashInstitute buff.ly/71D6NMM

Is #Taiwan population willing/able to resist a Chinese invasion? New report from former @irregwarfare Fellow @martakepe and co-author @ScottWHarold from @RANDCorporation buff.ly/JCvtzYW

Just ordered, EXCITED. Have a feeling this will become a must-read for anybody studying proxy war, security force assistance, irregular warfare. buff.ly/WDHySCp

This article examines the impact of small UAS on ground combat in Ukraine and argues for the U.S. Army to develop a tactical reconnaissance-strike complex, drawing parallels to the advent of naval aviation. lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Infan… @USArmy @TRADOC @usacac @ArmyUniversity

The decision to end or continue a nuke program impacted by two external factors: 1) int'l community extends both positive and negative inducements to end program 2) shadow of (US) military force influences the bargaining process buff.ly/CMFYp29

Good to see senior DOD leadership recognizes the need to MOVE FAST on scaling drones in our formations @calbon @C4ISRNET @MilitaryTimes buff.ly/4pDghTc

Top CSA article of the month argues Army posts need more Local Training Areas to allow units to train with less overhead. By Command Sgt. Maj. John P. McDwyer @iiiarmoredcorps thru Muddy Boots buff.ly/qwtnRlP

Great summer reading list from Irregular Warfare Initiative (@irregwarfare) Project Europe @olgarchiriac @general_ben @wartranslated @Gerashchenko_en @PhillipsPOBrien @WarintheFuture buff.ly/wSR4fJp

South Korea is the anchor of the 1st island chain. Opportunities exist for integrating S Korea into a wider defense across the 1st island chain By @irregwarfare Fellow & also @ACScowcroft Fellow @BrianKerg buff.ly/KnmXC3E

"There is no substitute for being there and sharing imminent danger with those you advise” Quote from a US advisor in El Salvador. I heard much the same during my own research on El Sal & other interventions From @AbuJeshua's book Training for Victory buff.ly/092koEA

Do this faster and more and better buff.ly/8MdiqVh

This article analyzes the People’s Republic of China’s increasingly hostile activities in the South China Sea and the geopolitical tensions. lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Warra… @USArmy @TRADOC @usacac @ArmyUniversity @ArmyUPress

“Development or Dependence? Rethinking #China’s Economic Playbook in the Americas.” Recommended reading from ⁦@LelandLazarus⁩ and @gltorres16 in ⁦@IrregWarfare⁩. irregularwarfare.org/articles/china…

Ukraine has operated its operational box significantly, and it will never shrink back Hear more at this excellent @irregwarfare Pod episode buff.ly/9BhEiul

If you are looking for good research topics, here is a start from @THINKJSOU buff.ly/LIEyfMk