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Proxy network hub
A state that projects power through armed groups, militias, or partners rather than only conventional forces.
How to read coverage
Proxies provide plausible deniability but add coordination risk — trace weapons, funds, and command relationships.
OAP frame
Proxy networks trade direct accountability for reach — they can escalate despite a patron’s desire to avoid open war.
What to watch
- rocket and drone transfers
- ceasefire violations
- patron signaling
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