In its discussion of the Cold War, the text uses the term "proxy war" in reference to

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Proxy wars refer to wars in which two opposing powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly. In the context of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union often backed opposing sides in local and regional conflicts, such as the Korean War and the Vietnam War, without engaging each other directly. These were referred to as "proxy wars."

In Its Discussion of the Cold War, the Text Uses