Types of wars

Hegemonic war

A war between major powers and alliances over the control of the world and the rules of the international system.

Total war

Warfare by one state waged to conquer and occupy another, targeting both military and civilians, using societal resources for complete victory.

Limited war

Military action to obtain objectives against an adversary short of surrender or occupation, such as raids or specific conflicts.

Civil war

Conflict between factions within a state aimed at creating or preventing a new government for the entire state or a specific region.

Guerrilla war

Warfare without front lines, involving irregular forces operating among and often hiding within civilian populations.

Causes of war

Can stem from rational decisions of leaders or deviations from rationality; includes concepts like power transition theory.

Nationalism

A political ideology emphasizing the interests and culture of a particular nation.

Ethnocentrism

A bias towards one's own culture, often observing other cultures through the lens of one's own.

Interests in war

Include territory, control of government, and economics; generally, the more economically interdependent states are, the less likely they are to go to war.

Exeptionism

The belief that one group from a culture or state deserves special treatment due to their preferred background.