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#140 Classic episode – Bear Braumoeller on the case that war isn’t in decline

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Conflict: The Complexity of Warfare Analysis

This chapter explores the intricacies of categorizing conflicts in international relations, emphasizing state versus state warfare while also recognizing civil wars and non-state conflicts. It discusses the impact of methodological choices on understanding historical data and trends in warfare, particularly the risks associated with nuclear war. Additionally, the chapter highlights the challenges of accurately counting conflicts and casualties, raising critical questions about the implications of focusing on battlefield deaths versus civilian casualties.

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