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Irregular Warfare Podcast

Irregular Warfare Podcast

Competitive Intervention, Proxy War, and Military Assistance: Anderson, Eyre, and Kuhlman

Feb 6, 2026 · 55m

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Description: Episode 146 examines the impact of external military assistance on civil wars. Summary This conversation delves into the complexities of competitive intervention in civil wars, exploring the types of military aid provided, how external support influences conflict dynamics, and implications for practitioners and policymakers. The discussion highlights the prevalence of external interventions, the escalation dynamics involved, and the moral dilemmas faced by intervening states. Our guests emphasize the need for a nuanced understanding of these interventions, particularly in the context of an increasingly multipolar world where we anticipate competitive intervention and proxy wars…