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Robert C. Jones

Robert Jones is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel and senior strategist at U.S. Special Operations Command. As a member of the SOCOM J5 Donovan Strategic Initiatives Group, he leads work on the evolving character of conflict, deterrence, and societal stability, and serves as Strategic Advisor to the Director of Plans, Policy, and Strategy. A former Deputy District Attorney, he lectures regularly at the Joint Special Operations University and Air War College, focusing on strategy, unconventional warfare, and creative approaches to complex security challenges.
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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