What is another word for proxy war?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒksi wˈɔː] (IPA) 
A proxy war is a conflict between two nations where the fighting is done on behalf of others instead of directly engaging in battle. There are other terms that can be used interchangeably with proxy war like a surrogate war, indirect war, or a third-party war. A surrogate war is a conflict that involves two opposing sides where each side has its allies supporting them. Indirect war is another term used to describe proxy war since the fighting is not direct. A third-party war is used when the fighting nations have some external allies backing them. All these terms are used to describe the same scenario, and their usage would depend on the context of the situation.
