Types of conflict

Despite mankinds seemingly noble quest for peace it is a state that is rarely achieved for long in a global context. Conflicts have been started as a result of religious differences, the acts of a tyrant or dictator, the imperial ambition of a State or disputes over wealth and resources.

No matter the origin the nature of the fighting in these conflicts has evolved in step with society. Technology, and a States ability to access it, has been the key driver in changes to how wars are fought.

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