There is often no straightforward explanation for the various types of violence that occur around the world. In fact, even when using clear definitions (such as “Civil War,” “Invasion,” or “Local ...

The language used to describe conflicts naturally reflects assumptions about how different forms of violence emerge and ...

The Russia-Ukraine war has emerged as a watershed moment in modern military history, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of contemporary warfare. This white paper analyzes five transformative ...

Russia’s war in Ukraine was the world’s deadliest conflict in 2025, according to a new report that tracks conflicts globally, despite U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the nearly ...