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Topic: Asymmetric warfare

Asymmetric warfare refers to the use of unconventional tactics and techniques by a weaker force to overcome the advantages of a stronger opponent.

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The podcast episodes explore the concept of asymmetric warfare through various historical and contemporary examples, highlighting how smaller or less-equipped forces can effectively counter the military might of a larger adversary.

In How Ukraine Built a Weapon to Control the Black Sea, the episode discusses how Ukraine's development and use of naval drones have allowed them to break Russia's blockade and regain control of vital shipping routes, despite Russia's conventional military superiority.

The Aircraft Carriers episode touches on the idea of asymmetric warfare by suggesting that even small boats packed with explosives could potentially sink aircraft carriers, despite their immense size and cost.

The First Blood (and Fire) episode analyzes Aegon's overconfidence and unpreparedness for the Dornish's unconventional warfare tactics during the First Dornish War, drawing parallels to real-world conflicts.

Finally, the Free Palestine episode discusses the Palestinian resistance's ability to overcome technological disadvantages through asymmetric warfare tactics.

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