# The Last A-Team: Special Forces Aren't Special Anymore

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Podcast: [Insider: Short of War](https://stenobird.com/podcast/insider-short-of-war-6992097)
Published: 2026-05-18T04:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://irregularwarfareinsider.podbean.com/e/the-last-a-team-special-forces-arent-special-anymore/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tzxwbvqbhcjyhst9/Digital_surveillance_makes_Special_Forces_obsolete.mp3
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This episode explores why U.S. Army Special Forces must undergo a radical structural transformation to remain relevant against modern, high-tech adversaries. It examines how institutional growth and an emphasis on continuous global presence have compromised their core strategic value.

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