Irregular Warfare Podcast Dealers and Brokers in Proxy Wars: Exploring All Means Available
Nov 17, 2023
This podcast explores the role of intermediaries and the complexities of proxy wars. It discusses lessons learned from past conflicts and the involvement of various actors. Topics include the introduction of Stinger missiles in Afghanistan, plausible deniability in covert actions, meticulous planning during the bin Laden raid, lessons from history on great powers in proxy wars, and the role of decisiveness in these conflicts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Proxy Warfare: Definitions and Theories
03:19 • 30min
The Introduction of Stinger Missiles and Soviet Withdrawal in Afghanistan
33:11 • 3min
Proxy Wars and Plausible Deniability in Covert Actions
35:43 • 5min
The Bin Laden raid, attention to detail, and the impact of time on relationships
41:01 • 2min
The Role of Great Powers in Proxy Wars: Lessons from History
42:44 • 11min
Decisiveness and Complexity in Proxy Wars
54:12 • 4min