EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 12 MIN
Proxy Armies and Principal–Agent Problems: A Review of Militias in Eastern Ukraine
from Insider: Short of War · host Irregular Warfare Initiative
In this episode, we explore Martin Laryš’ Rebel Militias in Eastern Ukraine: From Leaderless Rebellion to Proxy Army. The discussion unpacks how Russia leveraged local militias in the Donbas through principal–agent dynamics, exposing the risks, costs, and fragmentation that shaped the early Russo-Ukrainian War. We examine how weak social ties, decentralization, and opportunistic leadership contributed to the conflict’s volatility and what these lessons reveal about the future of proxy warfare.
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A deep dive into Martin Laryš’ analysis of proxy warfare in Eastern Ukraine. Learn how principal–agent problems, fractured militias, and Russian influence shaped the Donbas conflict—and what these dynamics signal for modern warfare.
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