Modern War Institute at West Point

Overview

The Modern War Institute (MWI) at West Point is a research and educational resource within the United States Military Academy. Established in December 2014, MWI focuses on studying recent and ongoing conflicts to prepare military leaders for complex warfare environments. It operates under the Department of Military Instruction and leverages the expertise of West Point's cadets, faculty, and staff to conduct rigorous research on modern warfare.

MWI's core mission is to generate new knowledge for the military profession, enhance the West Point curriculum, and serve as an intellectual resource for addressing military challenges. The institute conducts tactical, operational, and strategic research on contemporary warfare issues. It also offers cadet enrichment programs, including travel to conflict regions and internships with various defense organizations. Additionally, MWI hosts events and symposia to provide access to contemporary military thought and expertise, serving cadets, faculty, the United States Army, and the national defense community.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 845-938-4011
• Website: westpoint.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/modern-war-institute-at-west-point

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• armed forces
• military education
• modern warfare
• research and scholarship
• cadet enrichment programs
• defense strategy
• military leadership
• operational relevance
• interdisciplinary research
• national security
• defense innovation
• military professionals
• academic collaboration
• strategic communications
• contemporary warfare
• policy-relevant scholarship
• military training
• defense technology
• outreach programs
• publications
• events and conferences
• military scholars
• defense community
• innovation hub
• complex environments
• battlefield assessments
• curriculum integration
• military problems
• knowledge generation
• engagement and outreach
• military innovation
• cadet research projects
• military academy
• leadership conferences
• character education
• leadership skills
• cadet research centers
• character building
• officer education
• summer leadership experience
• cadet life
• leadership curriculum
• leadership development
• cadet research
• mentoring
• research at west point
• b2b
• mentorship programs
• west point werx
• academic excellence
• military ethics education
• research and innovation
• service to nation
• cadet training
• government
• military science
• services
• athletic programs
• cadet community
• west point press
• leadership podcasts
• leadership training
• military
• character development
• academic program
• extracurricular activities
• leadership milestones
• military history education
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• education
• physical fitness
• strategic leadership
• army values
• research centers
• ncaa sports
• leader development
• military ethics
• professional training & coaching

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Amazon SES
• Android
• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• Circle
• Drupal
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Power BI
• Mobile Friendly
• NSOne
• Outlook
• React Redux
• Route 53
• SparkPost
• Squarespace ECommerce
• Typekit
• Wordpress VIP