Title: My enemy's enemy
Description: Using examples from post-1945 history and focusing on three case studies (the Afghan war 1978-1989, Lebanon 1975-1990 and Angola 1975-1991), Geraint Hughes offers terminology intended to clarify understanding of proxy warfare, as well as a framework for understanding why states seek to use proxies in order to fulfil strategic objectives.
Subjects: History, Non-state actors (International relations), War, Causes, Case studies, World politics
Time periods: 20th century