Which situations are examples of indirect conflicts between nations? Sele

two nations launching missiles at one another

two nations trying to be the first to explore space

two nations working to discover new technologies

two nations using military action to control territory

two nations expanding their nuclear weapons arsenals

the second one and the last one

Good choices:

- Two nations trying to be the first to explore space;

- two nations expanding their nuclear weapons arsenals.

Explanation:

The history of the Cold War and the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union provides examples of these options. In the 1950s, both superpowers vied for becoming the first to reach space, later for reaching the moon. Besides, both nations competed to develop the most powerful and accurate nuclear weapons. Without a direct clash, these are examples of indirect conflict.