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This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

Guns, Drugs and Crypto – Who’s funding the return of asymmetric warfare?

Apr 10, 2024
Dr David Ucko and Gavin Esler discuss the resurgence of asymmetric warfare funded by the global drugs trade and crypto. Topics include the evolution of synthetic drugs, violence associated with it, and the challenges of countering non-state armed groups. The conversation also touches on the role of political violence, disrupting militant finance networks, and the complexities of counterinsurgency strategies in modern conflicts.
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  • Asymmetric warfare is funded by global drugs trade and crypto, posing a new challenge for security forces.
  • Innovative, multifaceted tactics are crucial to combat modern conflicts effectively, going beyond traditional military approaches.

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