noun
proxy war; war by proxy
A conflict where two larger powers use third parties as substitutes, avoiding direct confrontation. Common in political and historical contexts.
冷戦時代、多くの代理戦争がアジアやアフリカで行われた。
During the Cold War, many proxy wars were fought in Asia and Africa.
この紛争
This conflict has taken on the appearance of a proxy war between major powers.