5 days ago · 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 only …

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 …

1 day ago · Russia shells the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing at least one person and injuring five.

15 hours ago · Moscow said a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a residence of President Vladimir V. Putin, which Ukraine denied, accusing the Kremlin of fabricating an excuse not to make peace.

Israel-Hamas war Protesters clash in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing Clashes have erupted on Syria’s coast between Alawite protesters from the Alawite religious minority and …

1 day ago · Kremlin is analysing the documents on ending the war in Ukraine which were brought to Moscow by special envoy Kirill Dmitriev from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry …

Dec 23, 2025 · The Department of War provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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.

May 21, 2025 · Terrorism, types of warfare, and international intervention are among the many topics RAND explores. President Trump has focused global attention on ending the Russia …