Warfare refers to the common activities and characteristics of types of war, or of wars in general. [3] Total war is warfare that is not restricted to purely legitimate military targets, and can result …

Dec 18, 2025 · War, in the popular sense, a conflict between political groups involving hostilities of considerable duration and magnitude. Sociologists usually apply the term to such conflicts …

4 days ago · The Department of War provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

13 hours ago · Widespread aerial attacks marked Christmas 2025 in the Russia-Ukraine war, as Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged drone and missile strikes on civilian and energy …

By definition, wars are widespread and protracted with few exceptions, and are typified by extreme aggression, social disruption, and usually high mortality. The factors leading to war …

How common are armed conflict and peace between and within countries? How is this changing over time? Explore research and data on war and peace.

Dec 2, 2025 · The Russian president met with the US special envoy on a proposal to end the war for around five hours in Moscow.

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5 hours ago · Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky has ‘really good’ talks with Trump envoy as peace plan lands in Moscow Zelensky’s new 20-point peace plan is being analysed by …

1 day ago · Ukraine's president spoke to reporters Tuesday to describe a 20-point overarching plan that negotiators from Ukraine and the U.S. hammered out in Florida in recent days, …