DUELING, WAR AND THE UTILITY OF FORCE: A RESPONSE TO AKHTAR MAJEED

In: Bulletin of peace proposals: to motivate research, to inspire future oriented thinking, to promote activities for peace, Band 23, Heft 1, S. 103-107

Abstract

THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE DEFENDS HIS PROPOSITION THAT WAR BETWEEN DEVELOPED NATIONS IS RAPIDLY BECOMING OBSOLETE. HE EXPANDS ON THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY THE CASE OF EUROPE. HE ALSO FURTHER EXPLAINS HIS COMPARISONS OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF DUELING AND SLAVERY TO THE GRADUAL DISAPPEARANCE OF WAR AS A CONFLICT RESOLUTION MECHANISM.