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Ben Zweibelson

Ben Zweibelson

Dr. Ben Zweibelson is a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer with 22 years of distinguished service, including four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Strategic Innovation Group (GS15) at U.S. Space Command, where he leads strategic-level innovation and design initiatives directly supporting the Combatant Commander. Previously, Ben taught at the Joint Special Operations University for 7 years facilitating design and innovation courses for U.S. Special Operations Command. On active duty, Ben earned the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, Combat and Expert Infantryman’s Badges, and numerous other military awards. He received his doctorate in philosophy (Lancaster UK) in addition to three master’s degrees including the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies. Ben’s latest books include: “Bad War Stories” (Helion & Co., 2026), “Reconceptualizing War” (Helion & Co., 2025), and “Understanding the Military Design Movement” (Routledge, 2023).
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Call for Book Reviews!

Inter Populum: The Journal of Irregular Warfare and Special Operations is seeking book reviews on published works relevant to special operations, irregular warfare, and strategic competition. We welcome reviews of theoretical, historical, operational, or policy-oriented books with a regional or global focus.

Reviews should:

  • Summarize the book’s purpose, structure, and key arguments
  • Provide brief author background
  • Identify the intended audience
  • Offer a thoughtful, balanced critique

Submission Requirements:

  • 800–1,200 words, double-spaced (Word, 12pt Times New Roman)
  • Full bibliographic details (author, title, publisher, year, pages, price if available)
  • Short bio + high-resolution photo

Submit or inquire:
Dr. Mark Grzegorzewski, grzegorm@erau.edu