Kyle Atwell

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Co-founder and chair of the Irregular Warfare Initiative who serves as host and moderator of the Irregular Warfare Podcast. He facilitates discussions on defense policy, military strategy, and national security topics, bringing together perspectives from military professionals, academics, and policy experts. His work focuses on irregular warfare, defense industrial policy, and emerging strategic challenges in great-power competition.

Appears On

Irregular Warfare Podcast

Episode Appearances

Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jun 9, 2026

Setting Out to Win: Why America Needs to Get Serious About Irregular Warfare

“Co-host of the Irregular Warfare Podcast”

Irregular Warfare Strategy and DoctrineResilience and Resistance FrameworkGreat Power Competition

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jun 2, 2026

Iran, Ukraine, and the Future of Naval Warfare

“Host of the Irregular Warfare Podcast; frames discussion on maritime irregular warfare lessons”

Maritime Irregular Warfare DoctrineUnmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) in Naval CombatBlack Sea Naval Campaign and Ukraine Strategy

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

Where the Lion Can’t Reach: Unconventional Warfare in Major War

“Host of episode 153; co-authored unconventional warfare article with Ken Tovo”

Unconventional Warfare Definition and DoctrineIndigenous Force Partnerships and SurrogacySpecial Operations Force Integration with Conventional Forces

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Mar 6, 2026

The Strategic Logic of Large Militant Alliance Networks

“Co-founder and chair of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, introduced the episode and discussed IWI's mission bridging scholars and practitioners”

Militant Alliance Networks and Comparative Advantage TheoryAl-Qaeda Organizational Structure and Affiliate StrategyIslamic State (ISIS) Ideological Credibility and Operational Capability

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Feb 20, 2026

Preserving the American Edge: Revitalizing the Defense Industrial Base

“Co-founder and chair of Irregular Warfare Initiative; co-host discussing defense industrial policy implications”

Defense Industrial Base MobilizationU.S.-China Military Production Capacity CompetitionMilitary Acquisition Reform and Requirements Generation

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Feb 6, 2026

Competitive Intervention, Proxy War, and Military Assistance: Anderson, Eyre, and Kuhlman

“Host of Irregular Warfare Podcast; moderates discussion between military, academic, and policy perspectives on competitive intervention”

Competitive Intervention in Civil WarsProxy Warfare and Military AssistanceEscalation Dynamics and Control Mechanisms

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jan 24, 2026

Foreign Fighters in War

“Host of Irregular Warfare Podcast; moderates discussion between foreign fighter researchers and journalists”

Foreign Fighter Recruitment Mechanisms and Transnational NetworksMotivation Psychology: Ideology vs. Personal Crisis vs. Adventure-SeekingUkraine's International Legion Organization and Battlefield Integration

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Jan 9, 2026

The Future of War Part III: Strategic Sabotage in an Era of Great-Power

“Co-host of Irregular Warfare Podcast, asks critical questions about technology integration and escalation management”

Strategic Sabotage and Indirect ActionU.S.-China Great-Power CompetitionSpecial Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Dec 15, 2025

What Determines Success in Guerrilla Warfare?

“Host of Irregular Warfare Podcast; moderates discussion between McChrystal and Worsnop”

Guerrilla Warfare Tactics and StrategyInsurgent Military Effectiveness and ProfessionalizationSmall-Unit Leadership Development

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Nov 14, 2025

Is Resistance Working in Ukraine?

“Host of Irregular Warfare Podcast; moderates discussion between guests on Ukraine resistance operations”

Resistance Operations Synchronization with Conventional ForcesPre-Formed vs. Grassroots Resistance NetworksNATO Resistance Planning and Deterrence Strategy

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Irregular Warfare Podcast · Oct 31, 2025

Unrestricted Innovation: The Supply Chain Battlefield

“Co-announced launch of Economic and Legal Warfare Project at IWI”

Supply Chain Vulnerability and MappingEconomic Statecraft and Irregular WarfareDefense Innovation Unit (DIU) Operations and Strategy

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