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Book SynopsisProxy 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.
Trade Review"A brief yet trenchant analysis on a long-neglected phenomenon."
LSE Review of Books"
Proxy Warfare offers a compelling survey of likely explanations for why states and non-state actors use other parties to influence the course and outcomes of civil and international disputes. By separating the concept of proxy warfare from traditional understandings of third-party intervention in conflict, Mumford makes an important contribution to our understanding of war and international relations."
James J. Wirtz, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School"An original and important contribution to our understanding of contemporary conflict and the shape of future wars."
Caroline Kennedy, University of Hull"This crucial book brings much-needed conceptual clarification, historical depth and empirically-grounded analysis to the phenomenon of proxy warfare, which will undoubtedly become an increasingly employed, yet potentially pernicious, tool of indirect intervention in local conflicts around the globe."
Sergio Catignani, Strategy & Security Institute, Exeter University
"The book has been carefully crafted into five chapters based on extensive research and in-depth analysis. The author has successfully captured the essence of proxy warfare and has been able to put forth explanations for its causes, conduct and consequences through number of case studies. This book will serve well for scholars, military commanders and policymakers alike."
Sanjiv Tomar, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New DelhiTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 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
