war of nerves

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Blouin described the events as a "war of nerves", with traitors "organising everywhere".

From BBC

And for once many in Israel, Lebanon and Iran have something in common - a war of nerves.

From BBC

In this hybrid war of nerves fought around islands, islets, reefs and fishing grounds, the “Christmas Convoy” embraces some of the “grey zone” military tactics that China pioneered.

From Washington Times

While no further drone intrusions have been registered, balloon launches have in fact been serious business in the war of nerves on the tense, divided Korean peninsula.

From Washington Times

This weekend’s developments come one week after the North opened a new front in the peninsula’s war of nerves.

From Washington Times