The study of the impact of wars on societies, including topics such as war economies, social mobilization, and post-war transitions.
The Causes of War: Understanding the reasons behind wars and conflicts, whether they are based on economic, political, social or ideological factors.
The Nature of War: Examining the various forms of warfare, such as asymmetric and guerrilla warfare, and the use of technology in warfare.
The Study of War: Understanding the different approaches to studying war and conflict, including political science, sociology, anthropology, and history.
The Social Impact of War: Examining the effects of war on society, including changes in social norms, identity, and culture.
War and Memory: Understanding how wars are remembered and commemorated in society, including cultural and social memory practices.
War and Politics: Examining the links between war and politics, including the role of governments, international organizations, and non-state actors.
The Ethics of War: Evaluating the moral and ethical frameworks that guide the conduct of war, including the just war theory and the laws of war.
War and Gender: Examining the intersection of gender, war, and conflict, including the roles of men and women in combat and the impact of war on gender relations.
War and Humanitarianism: Understanding the role of humanitarian organizations in providing aid and intervening in conflicts.
War and Globalization: Assessing the impact of globalization on war and conflict, including the effects of economic interdependence and the spread of technology.
War and the Environment: Examining the environmental impacts of war and conflict, including the destruction of natural resources and the effects of climate change on security.
War and Health: Understanding the impact of war on public health, including the spread of disease, access to healthcare, and the effects of trauma.
War and Migration: Examining the causes and effects of forced migration due to war and conflict, including the displacement of populations and the impact on host communities.
War and Human Rights: Evaluating the impact of war and conflict on human rights, including the use of torture, the treatment of prisoners, and the protection of civilians.
War and Media: Understanding the role of media in war and conflict, including the impact of propaganda and the use of social media in modern warfare.
Conventional Wars: These are large-scale wars fought by conventional means — military forces such as infantry, tanks, and aircraft. They are fought between nation-states and follow traditional warfare tactics.
Guerrilla Wars: These are also called asymmetric warfare, fought by smaller groups of combatants, frequently involving irregular or unconventional tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks.
Nuclear Wars: This would involve a catastrophic war between two or more nations built on the use of nuclear weapons, potentially leading to catastrophic global consequences.
Cyber Wars: This is an emerging form of warfare that involves the use of computer networks to disrupt, damage, or destroy an opponent's infrastructure.
Proxy Wars: Wars fought between two nations with opposing ideologies where they indirectly support opposing groups or factions.
Civil Wars: These are wars fought within a nation-state, involving internal conflict and political instability, with the government against a non-state actor or a faction within the state.
Revolutionary Wars: These are fought to overthrow an existing government or authority, motivated by grievances relating to social, political, and economic conditions.
Defensive Wars: These are wars fought to secure a country's defense, primarily in response to an external attack or perceived threat.
Offensive Wars: These are wars fought with the intent of expanding territories, resources, or influence.
Cultural Wars: Also known as ideological wars or identity wars, these wars are rooted in cultural or religious conflicts between different groups.