proxy war

ˈprɒksi wɔː
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Translation of proxy war into German

Noun

1.

indirect conflict

war where powers use others to fight
  • The Cold War saw many proxy wars around the globe.Der Kalte Krieg sah viele Stellvertreterkriege auf der ganzen Welt.
2.

international conflict

conflict between two countries fought by supporting opposing groups in another country
  • The Cold War included several proxy wars in Latin America and Asia..Der Kalte Krieg umfasste mehrere Stellvertreterkriege in Lateinamerika und Asien
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Examples of proxy war in a sentence

  • Proxy wars often involve indirect support from major powers.
  • Proxy wars often lead to prolonged regional instability.
  • The Middle East has witnessed several proxy wars over the decades.

Translations of "proxy war" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derStellvertreterkriegnm.

The government supported one faction in the proxy war to strengthen its influence.

Die Regierung unterstützte eine Fraktion im Stellvertreterkrieg, um ihren Einfluss zu stärken.

A proxy war often leads to devastating humanitarian crises for the affected population.

Ein Stellvertreterkrieg führt oft zu verheerenden humanitären Krisen für die betroffene Bevölkerung.

derStellvertreter-Kriegnm.

As the proxy war lumbers on, further foreign intervention - money and arms - on both sides will increase

Da der Stellvertreter-Krieg andauert, wird weitere ausländische Intervention - Geld und Waffen - auf beiden Seiten zunehmen.

The minaret initiative is "a proxy war"

"Die Minarett-Initiative - ein Stellvertreter-Krieg"

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proxy war: Examples and translations in context

The proxy war demonstrated how external interests can complicate local conflicts.

Der Stellvertreterkrieg zeigte, wie äußere Interessen lokale Konflikte verkomplizieren können.

The proxy war shattered communities as factions turned against each other ruthlessly.

Der Stellvertreterkrieg zerstörte Gemeinschaften, als sich die Fraktionen rücksichtslos gegeneinander wandten.

Children in the area suffered the most from the ongoing proxy war.

Kinder in der Region litten am meisten unter dem andauernden Stellvertreterkrieg.

Many nations condemned the proxy war, calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Viele Nationen verurteilten den Stellvertreterkrieg und forderten einen sofortigen Waffenstillstand.

The contrasting ideologies made the proxy war particularly brutal and complex.

Die gegensätzlichen Ideologien machten den Stellvertreterkrieg besonders brutal und komplex.

Outside powers influenced the outcome of the proxy war by providing military aid.

Außenmächte beeinflussten den Ausgang des Stellvertreterkrieges, indem sie militärische Hilfe leisteten.

The proxy war ended with a fragile peace agreement, but tensions still lingered.

Der Stellvertreterkrieg endete mit einem fragilen Friedensabkommen, aber die Spannungen blieben bestehen.

The region has been destabilized by a brutal proxy war between two powerful nations.

Die Region wurde durch einen brutalen Stellvertreterkrieg zwischen zwei mächtigen Nationen destabilisiert.

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war by proxy
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