In what region did the US fight a proxy war against communist forces during the Cold War?

During the Cold War, the United States fought a proxy war against communist forces primarily in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. This conflict, known as the Vietnam War, aimed to prevent the spread of communism in South Vietnam, which was supported by the North Vietnamese government and the Viet Cong. The U.S. involvement represented a key component of its broader strategy of containment against Soviet influence.