The Future of Total Defense: Rethinking Resilience & Resistance in Europe—Fireside Chat

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In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, IWI Europe unveils its new Resistance Hub and Ukraine Hub by tackling one of the most urgent defense questions facing the continent today: How should democratic societies prepare for war—not just militarily, but socially and politically? Featuring: • Dr. Olga Chiriac – IWI Europe Director (Host) • Mr. Doug Livermore – IWI Director of Engagements • Dr. Nicholas Krohley – IWI Europe Resistance Hub Lead • Mr. Armenak Ohanesian – IWI Europe Ukraine Hub Lead What You’ll Learn: • Why the Total Defense paradigm must evolve for today’s asymmetric threats • How civil society—not just governments—shapes national resilience and resistance • What Ukraine’s war reveals about bottom-up versus top-down defense models • Where European democracies risk overreach in state-led “resilience-building” • Why trust, legitimacy, and social cohesion are prerequisites for deterrence • How NATO and the U.S. must navigate decentralization without destabilization This isn’t just a panel—it’s a foundational dialogue about the future of European security, the ethics of social engineering in wartime, and the real-world friction between strategy and sovereignty. Watch now and subscribe to stay ahead of the debate on irregular warfare, civil resistance, and the defense of democratic societies. Visit https://irregularwarfare.org to learn more.