KnowraProxy warLinked fromLinked fromThe 16 pages that link to Proxy war, each with the reason it gives.All 16Broader topic 1Related 5Narrower topic 7Compared with 3Sphere of influenceRelated: Rival powers have used local conflicts to contest influence without direct war.Asymmetric warfareRelated: External sponsors can alter the balance between local opponents without removing their underlying asymmetry.BlowbackRelated: Supporting armed proxies can create independent actors whose later actions harm their patrons.Gerasimov doctrineRelated: Indirect support for armed actors is one possible way to combine force with political pressure.Irregular warfareRelated: External sponsors can extend irregular contests while limiting their own direct involvement.