IRRC No. 900

Editorial: The evolution of warfare

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Armed conflict has been defined as "the logical outcome of an attempt of one group to protect or increase its political, social and economic welfare at the expense of another group". There is no need to be an expert or a prophet to predict that humanity is far from finished with it. For those who want to help limit the effects of violence, understanding and anticipating the evolution of war remains a necessity.

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