Question

What are proxy wars?
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Wars fought between small, proxy countries without assistance from superpowers
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Wars where two countries fight each other directly
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Wars fought by professional proxies
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Wars where two countries support others to fight on their behalf

Answer 1

Proxy wars are wars where two countries support other groups or countries to fight on their behalf, rather than engaging in direct conflict with each other. In these conflicts, the superpowers provide military, financial, or logistical support to their chosen proxies, who then engage in the fighting. This allows the superpowers to pursue their interests and influence without directly committing their own forces.