War is not new to society; however, with Murray’s argued “Peace Dividend” since the end of World War II, there has been very little state-on-state warfare in terms of Clausewitzian Total War as was seen throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries. But just because this war has not happened in modern times, does not mean it will not happen again.
History shows Great Power Rivalries of the world ebb and flow, often making a resurgence during the peace dividend.
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