How did regional conflicts and proxy wars contribute to the intensification of the arms race during the Cold War?

Regional conflicts provided opportunities for diplomatic resolutions, reducing tensions between superpowers.

Proxy wars allowed superpowers to test new military technologies and tactics without direct confrontation.

Regional conflicts fostered mutual understanding and cooperation between rival states, mitigating the need for military buildups.

Proxy wars served as platforms for cultural exchange and peaceful coexistence between rival ideologies.