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Wars of the 1990s.

H Firket1

  • 1IPPNW Belgium. ampgn.firket@skynet.be

Medicine, Conflict, and Survival
|November 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Recent minor wars caused over two million deaths and 20 million displaced persons, primarily stemming from internal conflicts. Cultural and religious factors, not economic ones, are the main drivers of these destructive global conflicts.

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Area of Science:

  • Conflict Studies
  • International Relations
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The past decade has witnessed 40 'minor' wars, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement.
  • These conflicts predominantly originated as internal or civil wars, with foreign intervention playing a secondary role.
  • The nature of warfare has evolved, impacting civilian populations and causing extensive damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and causes of recent minor wars.
  • To understand the shift from international to internal conflicts.
  • To survey effective strategies for conflict prevention and resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 40 wars from the past decade.
  • Categorization of conflicts based on origin (internal vs. international).
  • Identification of primary causal factors (cultural, religious, economic).

Main Results:

  • Over two million deaths and 20 million refugees/displaced persons attributed to these wars.
  • Nine out of ten conflicts began as internal or civil wars.
  • Cultural or religious factors identified as the main causes, superseding economic drivers.

Conclusions:

  • Recent conflicts are predominantly internal, characterized by significant humanitarian consequences.
  • Cultural and religious tensions are key drivers of modern warfare.
  • Proactive strategies focusing on these root causes are essential for conflict prevention and resolution.

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