How were the proxy wars of east Asia different than those middle and Afghanistan?

* Involved the United States and the Soviet Union: The proxy wars in East Asia were primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union, who were competing for influence in the region.

* Fought in Korea and Vietnam: The major proxy wars in East Asia were the Korean War (1950-1953) and the Vietnam War (1955-1975).

* Both were large and costly conflicts: Both the Korean War and the Vietnam War were large-scale conflicts that resulted in significant casualties and destruction.

* Ended in stalemates: Neither the Korean War nor the Vietnam War resulted in a clear victory for either side.

Middle East and Afghanistan:

* Involved a variety of regional and international actors: The proxy wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan involved a variety of regional and international actors, including the United States, the Soviet Union, Israel, Iran, and various Arab states.

* Fought in a variety of countries: The proxy wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan were fought in a variety of countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen.

* Many were smaller-scale conflicts: While some of the proxy wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan were large-scale conflicts, others were smaller-scale conflicts that were fought over a shorter period of time.

* Some resulted in clear victories: Some of the proxy wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan resulted in clear victories for one side, while others ended in stalemates or unresolved conflicts.