Why Superpowers Never Fight Directly — The Economics of Proxy Warfare

Описание: Why do the world's most powerful militaries repeatedly outsource their wars to local rebel groups — only to abandon them when the mission ends? The answer lies in a structural trap that has defined global conflict since the Cold War.

In this video, we break down the strategic logic of proxy warfare through the lens of institutional economics — examining why Eisenhower called it "the cheapest insurance in the world," and why that insurance always comes with a massive hidden deductible.

What you'll learn:
— The difference between proxy forces and formal military alliances
— Principal-agent theory and why sponsors lose control of their proxies
— Adverse selection, moral hazard, and asymmetric information on the battlefield
— Case studies: Afghan Mujahideen, the Contras, the Houthis, and the Syrian Democratic Forces
— Why the modern proxy battlefield is more complex and dangerous than ever

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