Austin and Michael discuss the concept of 'never-ending wars' and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict could potentially mirror historical examples, such as Vietnam and the Soviet-Afghan War, where military victory was impossible and conflicts prolonged due to external support.
Michael explains that these wars often lack clear objectives and are sustained by external support, which prolongs conflicts indefinitely. He highlights the challenge in isolating such support, noting it is crucial for counterinsurgency success.
They also touch on the importance of isolating a nation to successfully end such wars. Citing the British intervention in Malaya as a rare success in counterinsurgency warfare, they illustrate the complexities involved.
The discussion underscores that the prolonged nature of conflicts, transformed by external influences, often results in a cycle of escalation, leaving nations and their people in drawn-out battles with no clear pathway toward resolution.
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