Writing in the enemy of my enemy author geraint hughes seeks to develop a theoretical framework to more fully. Preempting the enemys psychological warfare efforts in order to create a broad consensus among ones own population, forces, and leaders that an opponent will find it harder to undermine. While there is no shortage of academic literature dealing with specific cases of proxy warfare, there is no work providing an overarching analysis of the factors which lead to this type of conflict, or the potential consequences for the states. Proxy warfare in international politics portland, or sussex academic press, 2012. Proxy warfare in particular, in which one state provides support to an outsidethird. Maneuver warfare seeks to paralyze the enemy system.
A modern treatment of proxy warfare in world politics. Viii edition e version 1 since allied joint publication01, allied joint doctrine is the capstone nato doctrine from which all other doctrine is derived, only the keystone doctrine publications are listed here. This article seeks to demonstrate that minimising terminological diffusion increases overall analytical stability by maximising conceptual rigour. The paperback edition of his latest book, my enemys enemy. Proxy warfare in international politics, is available from sussex academic press. Proxies and cyberspace journal of conflict and security. Sep 10, 2019 my enemys enemy is a groundbreaking look at proxy warfare how countries such as the united states and great britain use other countries to wage their wars without ever getting involved themselves. My enemys enemy has a historical focus, but will be of utility to contemporary security scholars, and. But in all my life there has never been an arab leader who stood up against israel. A structuralrelational analysis of party dynamics in. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, vladimir rauta published my enemys enemy. It does so by providing a structuralrelational analysis of the interactions between the abovementioned parties based on strategic interaction. Schultz, the enforcement problem in coercive bargaining.
International crisis group icg middle east report no. Proxy warfare in international politics by hughes, geraint. The origins of transnational alliances the origins of henning. A structuralrelational analysis of party dynamics in proxy. Prior to examination of the following case studies of conflict it is necessary to first define what constitutes a proxy war. Today proxy warfare is best defined as sponsorship of conventional or. A short history of us paramilitary operations springerlink. Conditions of successful thirdparty intervention in intrastate conflicts. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, vladimir rauta and others published my enemys enemy.
Proxy warfare in international politics by geraint hughes isbn. A proxy war is an armed conflict between two states or nonstate actors which act on. A proxy war is an armed conflict between two states or nonstate actors which act on the instigation or on behalf of other parties that are not directly involved in the hostilities. Proxy warfare in international politics brighton, u. In this book, author geraint hughes shines deserved attention on a longneglected subject. The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drives india s afghanistan policy. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, vladimir rauta and others published my enemy s enemy. As a longer article, this piece will only be offered in pdf format for easier reading. My enemys enemy avinash paliwal oxford university press. Proxy warfare in international politics 9781845196271. What was the long lasting significance of the russo. Through an examination of why states conduct proxy warfare and its role as a tool of international policy the following chapters reveal states, both autocratic and democratic, employ differing forms of proxy warfare to advance their national security interests, while minimizing the risk of provoking a wider conflict, as well as. Proxy warfare in international politics, is due to be published by.
The first of its kind, this book interrogates that simplistic yet powerful geopolitical narrative and asks what truly drives indias afghanistan policy. A proxy war is an armed conflict between two states or nonstate actors which act on the. In order for a conflict to be considered a proxy war, there must be a direct, longterm relationship between external actors and the belligerents involved. To the theater campaign or operations planner who must wrestle with here and now issues regarding the use of information warfare and protection from the enemy s potential use of it, theoretical discussions of information warfare and the law are a thin gruel when weighed. States, surrogates and the use of force washington dc. Firepower and attrition are necessary when our forces are focused upon particular elements of the enemys. The creation and maintenance of national boundaries in africa, international organization 43. Proxy warfare in international politics the topic of proxy war is currently subject to intense debate with reference to us, british and israeli accusations that iran is sponsoring subversive and insurgent movements from lebanon to afghanistan. Maybe caspar should grip his hand and slap his shoulder. The analysis, opinions and conclusions expressed or implied in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of the jscsc, defence academy, the ministry of defence or. Proxy warfare in international politics sussex academic press, 2012, and is.
The logic of my enemy s enemy is my friend is ancient. Namibian victory namibian defeat another result ongoing conflict. Grand strategy, 95 foreign affairs 70, 73 julyaugust 2016. Email citation a modern treatment of proxy warfare in world politics. The archetype of my enemys enemy is my friend, indias political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan.
Oct 19, 2016 geraint hughess book on proxy warfare carries the title my enemys enemy, a phrase taken out of the arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft from india dating back to the fourth century bc. Not only does geraint hughes diagnose how and why states go about sponsoring mischief in their enemy s backyards. The aforementioned relationship usually takes the form of. Redescribing transnational conflict in africa the journal. The archetype of my enemy s enemy is my friend, india s political and economic presence in afghanistan is often viewed as a machiavellian ploy aimed against pakistan. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Proxy wars are still underrepresented in conflict research and a key cause for this is the lack of conceptual and terminological care. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A quantitative study of great power intervention in intrastate wars, 18162010. Proxy warfare in international politics eastbourne. Hughes, g my enemys enemy proxy warfare in international politics sussex academic press, 2012 ajp01 ix edition e version 1 preface scope. So while it may be the case that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, in. Nato standard ajp01 allied joint doctrine edition e version 1 feb r uary 2017. They expose the activities of fascists and gardenvariety xenophobes, showing that the struggle has to be against capitalism and exclusion, not simply its neoliberal rendition.
But proxy war as a tool of policy is badly in need of more rigorous understanding. Grand strategy, 95 foreign affairs 70, 73 july august 2016. Geraint hughes using examples from post1945 history and focusing on three case studies the afghan war 19781989, lebanon 19751990 and angola 19751991, geraint hughes offers terminology intended to clarify. It presents a tentative explanation of the proxy relationship by correlating the beneficiarys goal towards the target with the proxys preference for the beneficiary. The origins of transnational alliances the origins of. Proxy warfare in international politics, is due to be pub lished by sussex academic press in 2012. Speed and surprise are used to create and exploit an advantage, which often involves greater risk. Enemy strengths are avoided and weaknesses are exploited. The story of 61 mechanised battalion group 19782005.
Andrew mumford, proxy warfare and the future of conflict, 158 the rusi j. Dr hughes is a former territorial army soldier and he served with the british army in iraq from may to november 2004. The topic of proxy war is currently subject to intense debate with reference to us, british and israeli accusations that iran is sponsoring subversive and insurgent movements from lebanon to afghanistan. Proxy warfare in international politics portland, or.
Feb 03, 2017 proxy warfare is described by geraint hughes as where. Articles by antifascist researchers and political activists from europe and north america, examining racist and procapitalist tendencies within the movement against globalization. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Proxy warfare in international politics historian geraint hughes argues that proxy wars in the 20th century commonly began to take the form of states sponsoring nonstate proxies, and this has helped lead to a modern phenomenon of near constant warfare. My enemy s enemy is a rich historical and theoretical study of this important subject. Proxy warfare in international politics by geraint hughes. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations.