Concern Quote by Gina Haspel
“Hostile states' use of proxies in war zones to inflict damage on U.S. interests and troops is a constant, longstanding concern.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: CIA briefing, 2020
Notes the ongoing concern of hostile states using proxies to damage U.S. interests and troops.
In simple terms: Proxies used by hostile states threaten U.S. interests.
Key Takeaway
Monitor and counter proxy threats.
Themes
security
geopolitics
proxy warfare
Mood
serious
alert
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- policy making
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
national defense
intelligence analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can attribution be improved?
- What diplomatic tools reduce proxy use?
A Different Perspective
Proxy wars can be hard to attribute.
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