War

War is a state of armed conflict between different groups, typically nations or states, characterized by the use of military force. It involves organized and collective violence aimed at achieving political, territorial, or ideological objectives. Wars can vary in scale and intensity, encompassing everything from full-scale battles and campaigns to smaller skirmishes and insurgencies. The term can also be used in a broader sense to describe conflicts that may not involve conventional warfare, such as cold wars or economic wars. War often leads to significant social, economic, and environmental consequences, affecting not only the combatants but also civilians and international relations. It is often officially declared or recognized and may be governed by international laws and conventions, such as the laws of war, which seek to regulate the conduct of armed hostilities.