Brian Petit, a retired U.S. Army colonel, teaches and consults on strategy, planning, special operations, and resistance. Based in Colorado, he is a parttime instructor for the Joint Special Operations University and the Irregular Warfare Center.
Unconventional warfare is no longer a niche form of conflict practiced primarily by specialized forces, insurgents, and proxies. It is increasingly accessible to states,...
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)