Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast Ep 066 "Civil War on the Horizon: The Empire Strikes Back"
Jun 16, 2025
The discussion centers on the alarming potential for civil conflicts emerging in the West, both in the U.S. and globally. Recent advancements in warfare tactics and declining military power are critiqued. The role of biometric technology in modern warfare and its implications for domestic governance is examined. The podcast draws parallels between historical tensions and current discontent among citizens, particularly in the EU. Important themes like political polarization and immigration are explored, highlighting the precarious balance of societal stability.
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End of Traditional Military Might
- Modern military power projection is becoming unsustainable due to technological advances and cost.
- The era of dominant aircraft carriers and infantry as we know them may be ending soon.
Civil Wars Reactivate Old Conflicts
- Civil wars often revive dormant, historical conflicts that simmer beneath the surface.
- Regional conflict complexes act as greenhouses fostering re-emergence of long-standing wars.
Civil War: Complex Historical Concept
- Civil war is a universal concept deeply embedded in political thought.
- Attempts to simplify its definition often fail, revealing its complex, layered nature.
