Irregular Warfare Podcast

Future of War Part I: Raiders at the Edge of Tomorrow

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Sep 19, 2025
Join Major General Peter Huntley, commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command, and August Cole, author and futurist, as they delve into the future of warfare. They discuss how Marine Raiders will adapt to the challenges of proxy terrorism and AI-enabled surveillance. The conversation highlights the balance between advanced technology and essential human skills like trust and leadership. Listeners will also hear an immersive excerpt from Cole's narrative, showcasing the complexities Raiders may face in 2040.
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INSIGHT

Information Campaigns Are Weaponized

  • Information campaigns now precede major military moves and can be targeted individually with AI tools.
  • August Cole warns this shifts strategic pacing and makes narrative control a battlefield itself.
ADVICE

Use Narrative To Drive Adaptation

  • Use storytelling and realistic scenarios to help forces imagine future operating environments.
  • Major General Peter Huntley says narratives guide organizing, campaigning, and capability integration.
INSIGHT

Small Force, Fast Integration

  • MARSOC integrated high-end intelligence and unmanned capabilities early, creating a foundation for rapid adaptation.
  • Peter Huntley says small size forced fast prototyping and fielding at the tactical edge.
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