Question

What is a “proxy war”? Discuss an example of a current or recent “proxy war.” (Learn about this term in "Required resources" folder)

Answer 1

Proxy War

The proxy war is an armed conflict between the two state of people. It can be happened between two countries or factions. Proxy war also has been fought in full-scales of Conflict. It is very much difficult to have a pure proxy war, because the group fighting for a nation generally have their own individual interest.So it can be stated that a proxy war is a conflict which instigated by two opposite powers, who are not fighting directly with each others.It is also known as Proxy Fight. A classy and old example of Proxy War is the Cold world war.

Recent Example of Proxy War( Iran-Israel Proxy War)

The Iran-Israel Proxy war is the most current example of proxy war. It was basically seen in the year 2006. Iran and Israel was two different countries who hates each other. These two contries constantly trying to give a battle to each other. It was basically seen in the Labanon war which was happened in the year 2006.The Labanon war was fought between the Israel and Hezbollah. In this battle the Iran was supporting the Hezbollah against the Israel. At the end of the war both of the country won the Victory.

According to the Historians, The Hezbollah was weaker than the Israel. But they survived the battle just because the supports of the Iran. This is a most recent example of Proxy war, Where Iran has an influence in the battle but not directly.