Proxy Wars, Part 2: Opportunity and Risk in the Middle East

August 14, 2020 00:42:21
Proxy Wars, Part 2: Opportunity and Risk in the Middle East
Irregular Warfare Podcast
Proxy Wars, Part 2: Opportunity and Risk in the Middle East

Aug 14 2020 | 00:42:21

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, Shawna Sinnott and Kyle Atwell discuss the history and context of proxy and partner warfare in the Middle East with Ambassador Ryan Crocker and Dr. Eli Berman. This is the second of a two-part discussion on fighting irregular warfare through proxy forces.

Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa
Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa
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