The 8 main reasons for war
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What is a war?
A war is typically fought by a country or group of countries against an opposing country or group with the aim of achieving an objective through the use of force. Wars can also be fought within a country in the form of a civil or revolutionary war.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, ‘war’ is defined as:
- A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
- A state of competition or hostility between different people or groups.
- A sustained campaign against an undesirable situation or activity.
Wars have been a part of human history for thousands of years, and have become increasingly destructive as industrialization and technology have advanced.
What is the cause of conflict?
There is rarely one single, clear cause of conflict and, ultimately, war. The causes of a war are usually numerous and can often be intertwined in a complicated way.
Many theories have been put forth over the years as to why wars happen, and some of...
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