All articles tagged with #proxy war
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, recaptured an oil-rich region from separatists supported by the UAE, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing proxy conflict in Yemen.
The article discusses the recent Israeli strikes on Iran and its proxies, revealing vulnerabilities in Iran's regional strategy and the potential for escalation into a broader conflict, amid regional and international tensions. It also touches on political developments in the US, including tensions within Trump's administration and domestic unrest over immigration policies.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has emerged victorious in a costly proxy war against activist investor Nelson Peltz, but faces ongoing challenges including investor relations, political disputes, and implementing new initiatives.
Disney shareholder Blackwells Capital criticizes Trian Group for lacking strategic ideas to benefit shareholders, as Trian initiates a proxy war by nominating Nelson Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to the board. Disney faces operational challenges and criticism over its stewardship of ESPN. Blackwells nominates its own candidates for Disney's board and criticizes the company's agreement with ValueAct Capital Management. Disney urges shareholders not to consider activist nominees and prepares for a potentially contentious annual shareholder meeting.
Iran has shifted its approach in the Middle East conflict by openly launching strikes in Pakistan, Iraq, and Syria, marking a departure from its previous stealthy involvement through proxies like the Houthis and Hezbollah. This move signals Iran's desire to challenge the existing unstable status quo and directly engage in the conflict with Israel.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States of "waging a war" against Russia, claiming that they control the conflict in Ukraine by supplying weapons, ammunition, intelligence data, and satellite information. The U.S. has provided approximately $43.7 billion in security aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022. While the U.S. denies being at war with Russia and emphasizes its support for Ukraine, Lavrov's comments reflect the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Tensions between the US and Russia are escalating as incidents involving their aircraft in Syria continue to occur. Two US MQ-9 Reaper drones were damaged by flares released from Russian jets, adding to a total of six incidents in July. These confrontations highlight the dangers of operating in close proximity and raise questions about the legal mandate for US forces in Syria. The US justifies its presence by assisting in targeting the remnants of ISIS, but the risks of escalation with Russia and Iran outweigh the benefits. Calls for the US to withdraw its forces from Syria are growing, but resistance remains in Washington. Restoring deconfliction rules and working towards de-escalation is crucial, while the US military presence in Syria needs to be reevaluated and withdrawn.
Ohio's special election for a ballot measure known as Issue 1 has become a proxy war over abortion rights. The measure aims to raise the threshold for future ballot initiatives from a simple majority to 60 percent of the vote. Republicans see it as a way to block a separate initiative for abortion rights set to be considered in November. Both sides have received substantial funds from out-of-state donors, with the opposition campaign raising $14.8 million and the group in support of Issue 1 raising $4.9 million. The outcome of Issue 1 will be an early indication of whether the post-Dobbs energy on abortion rights still turns out voters.
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and Green Party presidential candidate Cornel West engaged in a heated argument over the characterization of Ukraine's war with Russia as a US proxy war. Cooper mentioned that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba would disagree with West's viewpoint, stating that Ukraine is grateful for the support of NATO and the US. The discussion also touched on comparisons between the Russian bombing of Grozny and the war in Iraq, with both sides presenting their perspectives on the matter.
Max Blumenthal, journalist and editor of The Grayzone, addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting the role of US military aid in escalating the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Blumenthal criticized the US government for prioritizing funding for a proxy war while neglecting domestic infrastructure. He revealed the results of an independent audit conducted by The Grayzone, which uncovered questionable allocations of US tax dollars to Ukraine, including payments to private equity firms, foreign entities, and corrupt companies. Blumenthal also raised concerns about the embezzlement of funds and the potential consequences of illicit arms transfers. He questioned the motives behind flooding Ukraine with advanced weapons and sabotaging negotiations, risking nuclear annihilation. Blumenthal called on the UN Security Council to monitor and restrain the US and NATO, emphasizing the need for a pacific settlement of the dispute.
The conflict in Sudan is not just a domestic one, but also a proxy war in which outside powers are fighting for the imposition of their own agendas on Sudan. The US has been increasing its interests in Sudan, especially as it expresses alarm at alleged expanding Russian diplomatic and military roles on the continent. The conflict involves various factions and leaders vying for absolute political power, with the influence of US allies in the region being all but omitted by Western media.
The question of whether the conflict in Ukraine constitutes a proxy war between the United States and Russia has become a political and intellectual battleground. While the US has provided Ukraine with military and economic aid, it denies the proxy label, noting that Ukraine is running operations on the ground. The leaked Pentagon documents reveal substantial Russian weaknesses, including the decimation of elite forces on the front lines, and show that US officials have been able to glean an extraordinary level of information about Russian operations.