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The paper urges an in-depth exploration of the changing nature of warfare and the intricacies of CRSV under the guise of proxy conflicts. [...] The case studies from Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Syria, and Israel provide a nuanced understanding of the plight of those who suffer in silence from within the intricate nexus of CRSV and our anachronistic view of warfare. [...] Carter’s analysis illuminates the intricate dynamics of the Syrian proxy war, underlining how the initial civil unrest spiralled into widespread violence and turmoil, further complicated by the active participation of international powers.76 IS emerged from the remnants of Al-Qaeda in Iraq but was initially dispersed by the increased presence of Western armed forces in the region. [...] Iran has indicated that the regime was surprised by the atrocities, but the evidence of Hamas’ multiple income streams and training indicates a long-term sponsorship of and influence on the group’s escalating violence and capabilities.135 This case study demonstrates the complex relationships existing in proxy war and their influence on the extremities of conflict. [...] The scale on which Hamas committed the atrocities and the subsequent actions of Hezbollah and the Houthis in the region have brought new attention to the scale of Iran’s culpability over its proxy sponsorship.136 The cost of entry into conflict is now exceptionally low compared with the impact it has on lives and global security in already strategically competitive and unstable regions.