Conflict Studies - Module 2

What is the historical context of Ancient Warfare?

• Shift towards organized armies and fortified structures

• Early battles fought with rudimentary weapons and strategies

• Fought using traditional military forces and tactics

• Global-scale conflicts with devastating consequences

What is the main reason for going to war related to Geopolitical Motives?

• Access to resources, trade routes, and economic power

• Differences in beliefs leading to conflicts

• Desire to expand territories and influence

• Protecting the country from external threats

What is the psychological effect of war on soldiers related to PTSD?

• Thousands of soldiers diagnosed with mental health conditions

• Percentage of veterans experiencing PTSD symptoms

• Forced migration and humanitarian crises

• Loss of infrastructure and livelihoods

What is the role of technology in modern warfare related to Cybersecurity?

• Protection against cyber attacks and digital defense mechanisms

• From drones to precision-guided munitions

• Utilization of technology to attack and defend in the digital realm

• Enhanced communication for battlefield coordination

What is the ethical consideration in war related to Civilian Protection?

• Illegal actions during times of conflict

• The moral imperative to minimize harm to non-combatants

• Evaluating the justifiability of conflicts and the conduct within them

• Negotiation and peaceful resolution of conflicts

What is an alternative to war related to International Cooperation?

• Negotiation and peaceful resolution of conflicts

• Alliances, treaties, and collaborative efforts to prevent conflicts

• Non-military measures to put pressure on nations

• From drones to precision-guided munitions