The American Strategy of Proxy War: The Case of Russian-Ukrainian War

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine if the United States of America is using Russia as a pawn in its proxy conflict with Ukraine. Additionally, it makes an effort to pinpoint the driving forces behind America's decision to use this defensive tactic against its key adversary, Russia. Additionally, one of the main goals of this research project is to look into the US's employment of proxy warfare in this global fight. The final goal and aim of this study is to examine the effects of this global conflict on America, Russia, and the rest of the globe. The researcher uses a qualitative research approach inside an analytical framework in an effort to close the gap between military and political concerns. By using this research design, the researcher hopes to demonstrate that the US is engaging in proxy warfare against Russia. The findings of the study revealed that the US is waging a proxy warfare against Russia in the Russian-Ukrainian War. The study findings demonstrated that Russia is fighting America together with its western allies in this international conflict in Ukraine. Major powers frequently start proxy wars because they feel extremely vulnerable to the activities of other states. As their powers grow, they typically start taking part in more proxy battles. This proxy competition runs the risk of developing a positive feedback loop. This research work findings also showed that the economic factors usually play a more restraining role, especially for those powers whose trade and investment relationships might be harmed by such conflicts. American intervention in Ukraine is not an exception in this regard.