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Only the Dead
The Persistence of War in the Modern Age
Book • 2019
In 'Only the Dead: The Persistence of War in the Modern Age,' Bear F. Braumoeller argues against the conventional wisdom that war is becoming less common.
Using comprehensive data collection and modern statistical analysis, he demonstrates that interstate wars are as likely to break out and escalate as they have been in the past.
Braumoeller emphasizes that the key to understanding trends in warfare lies in the formation of international orders, which can reduce conflict within their borders but also clash violently with other orders.
The book provides a realistic assessment of humanity's efforts to abolish warfare, highlighting the successes and limitations of international institutions in preventing war.
Using comprehensive data collection and modern statistical analysis, he demonstrates that interstate wars are as likely to break out and escalate as they have been in the past.
Braumoeller emphasizes that the key to understanding trends in warfare lies in the formation of international orders, which can reduce conflict within their borders but also clash violently with other orders.
The book provides a realistic assessment of humanity's efforts to abolish warfare, highlighting the successes and limitations of international institutions in preventing war.
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Rob Wiblin as the author of "Only the Dead", analyzing whether war is in long-term decline.
Rob Wiblin as the author of "Only the Dead", analyzing whether war is in long-term decline.
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#140 – Bear Braumoeller on the case that war isn't in decline
Mentioned as a book about the persistence of war in the modern age.
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