Wars Without End

Wars are increasingly fought without decisive endings. Advances in drones, artificial intelligence, and information warfare, combined with a more fragmented international order, are transforming conflict into a persistent contest of coercion rather than decisive military victory.

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Journal
Current History
Published
2026-10-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2026.125.875.63
Primary Topic
International Relations and Foreign Policy
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Wars Without End

Benjamin Jensen, Joseph Young
Current History
International Relations and Foreign Policy
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Wars Without End

Benjamin Jensen, Joseph Young
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Abstract

Wars are increasingly fought without decisive endings. Advances in drones, artificial intelligence, and information warfare, combined with a more fragmented international order, are transforming conflict into a persistent contest of coercion rather than decisive military victory.

Current HistoryVol. 125(875)
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