Prolonged Field Care Podcast MSIW Podcast - A Strategist's View of the Pacific
Oct 5, 2025
Join Dr. Andrew Marr, a former Australian Army officer and expert in irregular warfare, as he dives into the complexities of modern military strategies. He discusses the rise of proxy warfare and how it complicates alliances, exploring the different doctrines among nations. The podcast also highlights the unique medical challenges in tropical regions and urban settings, drawing lessons from conflicts like Ukraine. Emphasizing preparedness and understanding local grievances, Dr. Marr shares vital insights for navigating unconventional warfare.
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Field Experience Sparked Academic Focus
- Dr. Andrew Marr described his early deployments advising Afghan and Iraqi police where little preparation existed.
- He built informal doctrine resources to train teammates and that experience sparked his academic focus.
Irregular War Is The Predominant Form
- Irregular warfare is primarily conflict involving non-state actors and sits outside state-centric legal norms.
- Data show irregular conflict is the predominant form of war and is rising globally, especially proxy warfare.
Proxy Warfare's Strategic Logic
- Proxy warfare is increasing because it lets states impose costs indirectly without risking full interstate war.
- That strategic logic drives more state support to non-state actors as a preferred competition tool.
