Technically, "Peace".
But you're probably looking for the term "cold war", which was actually an arms race between two sets of atomic weapon armed nations; which never fought each other with their military forces (there never was a WWIII).
You really cannot use the term "cold war" to describe any "war without direct military conflict" because then all peaceful times thru out history could be called "cold wars." This particular cold war (1945-1990) was strictly between the nuclear armed communist nations and the free world, led by the US.
Sounds like the cold war; alot of Sabre rattling but no killing.
A Cold War
Korean War and Vietnam War.
The USSR and the US avoided direct military action during the Cold War primarily due to the threat of nuclear annihilation, as both nations possessed vast arsenals of nuclear weapons capable of mutually assured destruction. Additionally, both superpowers engaged in proxy wars and political maneuvering to expand their influence without escalating to direct confrontation. Diplomatic efforts, such as treaties and summits, also played a role in preventing military conflict, as leaders sought to manage tensions and avoid catastrophic outcomes.
The answer is 'the dogs of war'...
Cold war=No war.
The cold war
The difference between a military engagement and a war is a conflict. When the U.S. Military gets involved in a situation without a formal declaration of war, it is referred to as a conflict.
War
A war without violence is often referred to as a "cold war." In this context, it describes a state of prolonged political and military tension between entities, typically nations, without direct armed conflict. Instead, it may involve economic competition, espionage, and propaganda. Examples include the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The war of propaganda between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after World War II is often referred to as the Cold War. It was a period of geopolitical tension and ideological rivalry between the two superpowers, marked by propaganda, military build-up, and espionage, without direct military conflict.
Sounds like the cold war; alot of Sabre rattling but no killing.
A Cold War
The two superpowers involved in the Cold War were the United States and the Soviet Union. The conflict between these two nations was characterized by political, economic, and military rivalry, but without direct armed conflict between them. The Cold War lasted from the end of World War II in 1945 until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Korean War and Vietnam War.
This state is typically known as "cold war," characterized by political and economic rivalry, propaganda, and espionage between nations without direct military engagement. It involves a tense and competitive relationship that falls short of full-scale warfare but can still have significant global implications.
The Cold War was characterized by ideological conflict, military tensions, and a series of proxy wars primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union. However, it was not characterized by direct military combat between the two superpowers. Instead, the conflict was marked by espionage, nuclear arms races, and political maneuvering on the global stage.