Coming Soon
Mastering the Art of Global Influence
Scheduled to publish under Routledge in late 2026
A modern counterinsurgency novella inspired by the military classic The Defence of Duffer’s Drift. Through a series of battlefield lessons in Iraq, the book explores leadership, adaptation, and the realities of modern counterinsurgency, making it a valuable resource for military professionals and students alike.
University of Chicago Press, 2009
The Defense of Jisr Al-Doreaa
Blackjack
A short fictional story that explores what could happen in the case of unilateral military strikes in Mexico.
Small Wars Journal, 30 April 2024
Five Truths for Foreign Area Officers
Drawing on decades of experience, this article identifies five enduring truths that define the role of Foreign Area Officers and their contribution to strategy, diplomacy, and international security cooperation.
Joint Force Quarterly NDU Press, 2024
Will the U.S. Expand Military Action to Mexico & Colombia?
This analysis assesses the political constraints and potential triggers shaping possible U.S. military action against criminal organizations in Mexico and Colombia.
The Dialogue: Latin America Advisor, December 2025
Other Publications
Marckwardt, A., Gedan, B, & Vidaurri, M (2025). “A War in Venezuela Would Not Solve Latin America’s Drug and Dictator Problems.” Stimson Center
Marckwardt, A. (2023). "Can Sticks Make Carrots? The Economic Impact of Colombia’s Defense Industrialization." Johns Hopkins University.
Marckwardt, A., & Burgoyne, M. (2023). "Perspective: War with the Cartels Is More Complicated Than It Sounds." Small Wars Journal.
Marckwardt, A., & Gonzalez, F. (2019). "Why is Mexico so Violent? Governors, Caciques, and Cartels." In Mexico Under Misplaced Economies (Chapter 6). Routledge.
Marckwardt, A., & Burgoyne, M. (2019). "Was it all Just a Dream? Revisiting The Defense of Jisr Al-Doreaa Ten Years Later." Small Wars Journal.
Marckwardt, A., & Burke, C. (2013). "The Revenge of Geography: Why Mexico Matters." Small Wars Journal.
Marckwardt, A. (2011). "Broadening the Army Officer for a New Tomorrow." Armor Magazine.
Podcasts
Irregular Warfare Initiative Podcast, https://irregularwarfare.org/podcasts/culture-access-influence-the-fao-advantage-in-irregular-warfare/
Revolution in Military Affairs Podcast, https://shows.acast.com/revolution-in-military-affairs/episodes/the-five-truths-of-foreign-area-officers
The Foreign Area Officer Podcast, Episode #16 - The 5 FAO Truths - COL(R) Mike Burgoyne & LTC(R) Jim Marckwardt