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1. www.npr.org › 2024/09/23 › nx-s1-5039157From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

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   Sep 23, 2024 · In the past, some wars endured for many years, or even decades. But several factors contribute to making modern wars last a long time, and these two in particular. First, weapons and technology ...

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3. foreignpolicy.com › 2010/09/01 › top-10-reasons-whyTop 10 reasons why wars last too long – Foreign Policy

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   Sep 1, 2010 · I’m hardly the. In any case, now that we are (supposedly) leaving Iraq, here are my Top Ten Reasons why wars of choice last too long, and why it’s so hard for politicians to wake up, smell the ...

4. www.nprillinois.org › 2024/09/23 › from-gaza-toFrom Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

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   Sep 23, 2024 · A Ukrainian rescue worker looks on at a burning electrical substation hit by a Russian bomb in the Dnipropetrovsk region in eastern Ukraine on Sept. 2. Shortly after Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, Ukrainian war correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko was live on TV. The anchor asked him how long the fighting might last.

5. foreignpolicy.com › 2022/08/29 › war-militaryWhy Wars Are Easy to Start and Hard to End - Foreign Policy

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   Aug 29, 2022 · Why Wars Are Easy to Start and Hard to End. Misperception, sunk costs, escalation, and internationalization all make conflicts last longer than planned. By Stephen M. Walt, a columnist at Foreign ...

6. mwi.westpoint.edu › the-five-reasons-wars-happenThe Five Reasons Wars Happen - Modern War Institute

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   Oct 14, 2022 · From gang wars to ethnic violence, and from civil conflicts to world wars, the same five reasons underlie conflict at every level: war happens when a society or its leader is unaccountable, ideological, uncertain, biased, or unreliable. Five Reasons for War. Consider Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

7. www.foreignaffairs.com › ukraine › hard-truth-aboutThe Hard Truth About Long Wars - Foreign Affairs

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   Nov 29, 2022 · Most conflicts are brief. Over the last two centuries, most wars have lasted an average of three to four months. That brevity owes much to the fact that war is the worst way to settle political differences. As the costs of fighting become apparent, adversaries usually look for a settlement. Many wars, of course, do last longer.

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   Why do Wars last a long time?

   • In the past, some wars endured for many years, or even decades. But several factors contribute to making modern wars last a long time, and these two in particular. First, weapons and technology have never flowed so freely. This means a smaller military can get its hands on more and better weapons than previously.

   From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

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   How long does a war last?

   • Most conflicts are brief. Over the last two centuries, most wars have lasted an average of three to four months. That brevity owes much to the fact that war is the worst way to settle political differences. As the costs of fighting become apparent, adversaries usually look for a settlement. Many wars, of course, do last longer.

   The Hard Truth About Long Wars - Foreign Affairs

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   Why do countries fight long wars?

   • Countries fight long wars for at least three calculated reasons. First, rulers who fear for their survival stay on the battlefield. If Putin believes defeat could end his regime, he has an incentive to keep fighting, whatever the consequences for Russians.

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   What are the 5 Reasons for war?

   • From gang wars to ethnic violence, and from civil conflicts to world wars, the same five reasons underlie conflict at every level: war happens when a society or its leader is unaccountable, ideological, uncertain, biased, or unreliable. Five Reasons for War Consider Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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   How does fighting end a war?

   • Fighting reveals each side’s might and resolve and clears up misperceptions. Rivals find a way to end the war by reaching an agreement that reflects the now visible balance of power. Most wars, as a result, are short. But in some cases, the fog of war lifts slowly. Take the current situation in Ukraine.

   The Hard Truth About Long Wars - Foreign Affairs

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   How many people died in wars?

   • Since 1800, more than 37 million people worldwide have died while actively fighting in wars. The number would be much higher still if it also considered the civilians who died due to the fighting, the increased number of deaths from hunger and disease resulting from these conflicts, and the deaths in smaller conflicts that are not considered wars.1

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9. ourworldindata.org › war-and-peaceWar and Peace - Our World in Data

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   Reuse This Work. Since 1800, more than 37 million people worldwide have died while actively fighting in wars. The number would be much higher still if it also considered the civilians who died due to the fighting, the increased number of deaths from hunger and disease resulting from these conflicts, and the deaths in smaller conflicts that are ...