Proxy war, which is a war instigated by a major power that does not itself become involved, needs to be taught to kids by US schools.
The Russo Ukraine war has brought up a concept sorely lacking in the American vocabulary: Proxy War.
Most folks are familiar with the word proxy. Ask and they might respond “Oh yes, like when I sign over my right to vote stock shares to another who votes as my proxy.” But throw in “war” after “proxy” and you’ll likely get an eye roll.
Given how prevalent...
