Proxy wars fought in Third World countries from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
Proxy wars fought in Third World countries were a key feature of the Cold War. These conflicts allowed the United States and the Soviet Union to compete with each other without directly engaging in a full-scale war. Instead, they supported opposing sides in conflicts in countries such as Vietnam, Angola, and Nicaragua. These proxy wars were often fought in developing countries that were far from the United States and the Soviet Union. This allowed both superpowers to exert their influence in strategically important regions without risking direct confrontation. The conflicts also provided an opportunity for the United States and the Soviet Union to test their military capabilities and tactics. In many cases, the proxy wars in Third World co...
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