Today the threat of being attacked by the military forces of another country has receded, particularly in the Global North. Instead, a _________ of warfare has emerged in which states are pitted against nonstate actors in hostilities that lack front lines and clear distinctions between soldiers and civilians.
A) third wave
B) third generation
C) fourth generation
D) fifth generation

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The concept described in the sentence is known as fourth generation warfare. It involves conflicts between states and nonstate actors, such as terrorist groups or insurgent forces, that often take place in civilian areas and do not have clear battle lines or distinctions between combatants and non-combatants. The terms "third wave" and "third generation" are not applicable in this context. "Fifth generation" warfare is a relatively new and developing concept that refers to the increasing role of technology, specifically artificial intelligence and robotics, in warfare.

Today the Threat of Being Attacked by the Military Forces