Gray Zone—The Alliance is the Message

May 19, 2023 00:54:50
Gray Zone—The Alliance is the Message
Irregular Warfare Podcast
Gray Zone—The Alliance is the Message

May 19 2023 | 00:54:50

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Show Notes

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In the blurred spaces between peace and war, a contest over influence plays out. But how is the contest won? What are the components of an effective strategy in this gray zone? What role do irregular warfare campaigns play? And how do strong alliances enable these campaigns? This episode explores these questions and more, specifically looking at the competition for influence in the Indo-Pacific region, where China’s gray zone strategy is in competition with a network of actors, among which the strong US-Australia is a prominent feature. Hosts Adam Darnley-Stuart and Julia McClenon are joined by Clementine Starling, director of the Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense program, and Australian Senator David Van.

 

Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa

Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa

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