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The nature of armed conflict has changed dramatically. Gone is the paradigm of industrial war between states. Instead, conflicts have risen sharply within and beyond states. Today’s combatants use hit-and-run attack or violence against civilians rather than formal combat. Such tactics cannot be defeated by conventional military means.
Posts in the December 2012 issue of Peace Policy:
David Cortright describes the changing nature of organized violence in a globalized era. Read »
Mary Ellen O’Connell decries ‘advances’ in high-tech targeted killing worldwide. Read »
Andrew Bacevich asks the $64 question: Is the U.S. committed to remaining global Top Dog? Read »
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