American Proxies

"The biggest problems with Iran in the region are not due to the size of their resources, but due to the fact that they've been more effective in supporting proxies and stirring up dissension and conflict in the region than America or our allies have been in stopping those activities." ~ Barack Obama

"Asking Saudi Arabia and Iran to work together, when they can't stand each other and are engaged in a proxy battle right at this moment." ~ Hillary Clinton

The United States has a long history of using proxies as a strategic tool in foreign policy, warfare, and diplomacy.

By minimizing direct involvement or confrontation the U.S. reduces political or military risks, and avoids large-scale conflicts.

Proxy Wars...

The U.S. has frequently used proxy wars to contain the spread of rival ideologies or powers.

Supporting Rebel and Insurgent Groups...

The U.S. has funded and armed rebel groups including Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, fatah, Hamas and hundreds of other groups around the world to destabilize societies or to get Intel for American interests.

Proxy Diplomacy...

UN Security Council and the influence and blockade of any action against the genocide that's happening in the Middle East by Israel.

Military Partnerships and Proxy Forces...

Presently, the U.S. relies on NATO , Ukraine and Israel to fight on its behalf.

Proxy Economic and Trade Influence...

Through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the U.S. exerts it's control and power to get access to markets for its own economic benefits. Global financial systems or international coalitions, target Iran, Russia, Belarus, Venezuela, and North Korea.

Proxy Cyber and Information Warfare...

The U.S. engages in proxy warfare in cyberspace, often campaigns against Russia, North Korea, and China.

Arms Sales and Military Aid...

The U.S. is the largest arms exporter in the world, and arms sales are a key part of its proxy strategy. Multi-Billion dollar industry at brings in wealth to the American economy and bolsters it's little proxies to fight conflicts in different corners of the planet.

By using proxies, the United States can extend its global influence while reducing risks, controlling costs, and maintaining deniability in sensitive operations.

The U.S. has consistently employed proxies to achieve strategic success on the global stage.