"New wars" incorporate the destruction of civil society into the formal apparatuses of military endeavors.

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"New wars" theory argues that modern conflicts often involve non-state actors, blurred lines between military and civilian targets, and the breakdown of traditional distinctions between war and peace. This includes the intentional destruction of civil society and infrastructure as a tactic of warfare, as seen in conflicts such as the Syrian Civil War and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

"New Wars" Incorporate the Destruction of Civil Society into the Formal