Cold War: The Cold War was a period of political tension between the United States and Soviet Union after World War II. Both nations supported opposing sides in conflicts around the world without directly engaging in war themselves.
Vietnam War: The Vietnam War serves as an example of a proxy war during the Cold War era, where the United States supported South Vietnam while the Soviet Union backed North Vietnam.
Syrian Civil War: In recent years, various countries have become involved in the Syrian Civil War by supporting different factions within Syria, making it an example of a contemporary proxy war.