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Explore the intricacies of Proxy Warfare in this insightful book by Andrew Mumford. This compelling analysis dives into the history and evolution of proxy wars, which have become a significant component of modern conflict. With its foundation in contemporary security studies, this book uncovers the strategic allure of engaging in 'warfare on the cheap'. From the Cold War's geopolitical tensions to the ongoing War on Terror, the relevance of proxy warfare has never been more pronounced. The text elucidates how third-party interventions influence global politics and prolong conflicts through the supply of arms, funding, and proxy fighters. Ideal for students, scholars, and policymakers, Proxy Warfare provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the emergence of non-state actors and the evolving nature of warfare in a world created increasingly complex by the rise of nations like China and regional instability. Uncover the layers of strategy and implications that proxy wars present, and realize why they are pivotal in discussions about the future of global security. This book is essential for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of warfare in the 21st century. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780745651194 | Year: 2013 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) | Pages: 180 | Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745651194
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
Description:
Proxy wars represent a perennial strand in the history of conflict.
The appeal of ?warfare on the cheap? has proved an
irresistible strategic allure for nations through the centuries.
However, proxy wars remain a missing link in contemporary war and
security studies. In this timely book Andrew Mumford sheds new
light on the dynamics and lineage of proxy warfare from the Cold
War to the War on Terror, whilst developing a cogent conceptual
framework to explain their appeal.
Tracing the political and strategic development of proxy wars
throughout the last century, they emerge as a dominant
characteristic of contemporary conflict. The book ably shows how
proxy interventions often prolong existing conflicts given the
perpetuity of arms, money and sometimes proxy fighters sponsored by
third party donors. Furthermore, it emphasizes why, given the
direction of the War on Terror, the rise of China as a global
power, and the prominence now achieved by non-state actors in the
?Arab Spring?, the phenomenon of proxy warfare is
increasingly relevant to understandings of contemporary security.
Proxy Warfare is an indispensable guide for students and
scholars interested in the evolution and potential future direction
of war and conflict in the modern world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745651194
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
Description:
Proxy wars represent a perennial strand in the history of conflict.
The appeal of ?warfare on the cheap? has proved an
irresistible strategic allure for nations through the centuries.
However, proxy wars remain a missing link in contemporary war and
security studies. In this timely book Andrew Mumford sheds new
light on the dynamics and lineage of proxy warfare from the Cold
War to the War on Terror, whilst developing a cogent conceptual
framework to explain their appeal.
Tracing the political and strategic development of proxy wars
throughout the last century, they emerge as a dominant
characteristic of contemporary conflict. The book ably shows how
proxy interventions often prolong existing conflicts given the
perpetuity of arms, money and sometimes proxy fighters sponsored by
third party donors. Furthermore, it emphasizes why, given the
direction of the War on Terror, the rise of China as a global
power, and the prominence now achieved by non-state actors in the
?Arab Spring?, the phenomenon of proxy warfare is
increasingly relevant to understandings of contemporary security.
Proxy Warfare is an indispensable guide for students and
scholars interested in the evolution and potential future direction
of war and conflict in the modern world.