Războaiele proxy. ce sunt şi cum afecteazo evoluţia conflictelor convenţionale
What are proxy wars and how affect the evolution of conventional conflicts
Author(s): George Cristian UţăSubject(s): International relations/trade, Military policy
Published by: INFOSFERA - Revista de studii de securitate si Informații pentru Apărare
Keywords: Proxy; war;conflict; Cold War; ISIS; Islamic state; jihadist; American propaganda; naval; air
Summary/Abstract: Proxy wars have been especially common since the close of World War II and the rise of the Cold War, and were a defi ning aspect of global confl ict during the latter half of the 20th century. During its later years, the USSR often found it less expensive to arm or otherwise prop up NATO-antagonistic parties in exchange of direct engagement. Russia has changed the geopolitical equation with the recent moves in Syria. They have been targeting the numerous factions fi ghting against the government of Bashar al-Assad.
Journal: INFOSFERA - Revista de studii de securitate si Informații pentru Apărare
- Issue Year: VII/2015
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 36-40
- Page Count: 5
- Language: Romanian