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Jonathan W. Hackett

Jonathan W. Hackett

Jonathan W. Hackett is Senior Editor at the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Before attending Yale Law School, Jonathan served 20 years as a U.S. Marine Corps interrogator and special operations capabilities specialist in dozens of countries across four continents. His research focuses on intelligence activity, comparative politics, and complex conflicts across the longue durée. He holds advanced degrees in history, intelligence studies, and military strategy. He is the author of Theory of Irregular War (McFarland 2023) and Iran's Shadow Weapons: Intelligence Operations, Covert Action, and Unconventional Warfare (McFarland 2025).
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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