Proxy Warfare War and Conflict in the Modern World Series
Auteur : Mumford Andrew
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.
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction: The Rise of Proxy Wars 1
1: What is Proxy War? 11
2: Why Does Proxy War Appeal? 30
3: Who Engages in Proxy War? 45
4: How Are Proxy Wars Fought? 61
5: The Future of Proxy War 76
Conclusion: The Continuing Appeal of Proxy Warfare 97
Notes 113
Bibliography 129
Index 140
Date de parution : 06-2013
Ouvrage de 180 p.
15.8x21.9 cm
Date de parution : 06-2013
Ouvrage de 180 p.
15x21.1 cm
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Mots-clés :
Proxy warfare, non-state actors, contemporary security, cold war, war on terror, arab spring