limited war

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Those ties widened into a security relationship after 1999, when India fought a limited war with Pakistan over Kashmir and Israel helped New Delhi with arms and ammunition.

From Seattle Times

In large measure because of that limited war aim, Bush was successful in obtaining both financial and military support from several nations, freeing Kuwait of Iraqi forces.

From Washington Post

Korea was frustrating in part because, like Ukraine, it was a limited war.

From Washington Post

Mr. Zarif also said there will be no “limited war” in the region and that any conflict will end with the destruction of Iran’s enemies.

From Washington Times

India and Pakistan have fought three limited wars since Pakistan was created in 1947 in the violent partition of India.

From Washington Post