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==Synopsis==
[[File:SW 1965.png|thumb|685x685px|Major proxy conflicts during the Silent War]]From 1940-1950, the world witnessed numerous proxy conflicts and political shifts, such as the Russian reorganization of Alyeska into an autonomous National Republic, the [[Peru#The Lima-Belém Conspiracy|Lima-Belem conspiracy]] in South America, and the founding of the [[International Republican Coalition]]. With the British Empire and Russia vying for influence worldwide, regions like central Europe, Asia, and Africa experienced unrest and power struggles. The [[Organization of Democratic Nations]] was formed in response to the IRC, and [[Minor organizations or factions in the Silent War|minor alliances such as the Pacific Rim Security Treaty]] were established. The decade also saw the rise of decolonization movements, culminating in the Indian War of Independence from the National Republic of [[Jambu]] and various African nations being granted independence from Britain.
The development and possession of [[Nuclear Technology in RTL|nuclear weapons]] played a significant role in the balance of power between Britain and Russia. In the early 1950s, Britain conducted its first public nuclear weapons test, showcasing its capability and serving as a deterrent against potential Russian aggression. This show of force influenced Russia's decision to refrain from attacking Japan during a tense period of conflict. By 1954, Russia also acquired practical nuclear bombs, further escalating the potential consequences of any direct confrontation between the two superpowers. The presence of nuclear weapons on both sides contributed to an atmosphere of caution and a preference for engaging in proxy wars and diplomatic maneuvering rather than direct military conflict.
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==Major proxy conflicts==
===Wars between sovereign nations===
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