Dr. Craig Whiteside

Dr. Craig Whiteside, a Professor of National Security Affairs and expert on militant groups, discusses fascinating insights into non-state special operations. He defines these operations and presents a three-part test for their significance. Whiteside draws parallels to historical events like the Doolittle Raid and the Tet Offensive, emphasizing their strategic impact. He analyzes the Houthi attacks and compares motives between criminal and terror groups, stressing the rarity yet outsized effects of such operations. His research promises to reshape our understanding of non-state actors in warfare.