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Pirates or Proxies? The Uskoks of Senj and Their Lessons for Irregular Warfare

Pirates or Proxies? The Uskoks of Senj and Their Lessons for Irregular Warfare

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In this episode, we explore the dramatic rise of the Uskoks of Senj—refugees turned maritime raiders—and how they became one of history’s earliest and most revealing examples of proxy warfare. Drawing parallels between their 17th-century operations and modern irregular warfare doctrine, this episode examines their underground networks, guerrilla tactics, and volatile partnership with the Habsburgs. We unpack their strategic impact on the Ottoman and Venetian Empires and the lessons their story offers for today’s practitioners navigating the complexities of proxy relationships, deniability, and asymmetric conflict.

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