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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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Defining War: Thresholds and Metrics

This chapter explores the complexities of war initiation and escalation, focusing on defining critical thresholds such as battle fatalities. It examines the evolution of the interstate system and the methodological adjustments made to enhance the understanding of militarized disputes and conflict dynamics.

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