| ID | 147561 |
| Title Proper | From armed conflict to political violence |
| Other Title Information | mapping & explaining conflict trends |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Krause, Keith |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Most contemporary lethal violence does not occur in conflict zones, the majority of states most affected by lethal violence are not at war, and the levels of lethal violence in many nonconflict settings are higher than in war zones. Much of this nonwar violence is organized, not random, and political in nature. A narrow focus on wars and formal armed conflicts thus obscures the high levels of everyday violence and insecurity around the world. This essay makes the case that adopting a broad understanding of political violence – including violence committed by the state and its agents, and nonphysical violence as the violation of basic rights – is essential to gain insight into the causes and consequences of, and to frame appropriate responses to, war and violence in the twenty-first century. |
| `In' analytical Note | Daedalus Vol. 145, No.4; Fall 2016: p.113-126 |
| Journal Source | Daedalus Vol: 145 No 4 |
| Key Words | Political Violence ; Armed Conflict ; Conflict Trends ; Mapping & Explaining |