Discuss the historical trends in the development of warfare. How are wars different today than in the 19th and 20th centuries? What has changed? What has remained the same?
What predictions of the future regarding warfare can be made based on what has transpired to date? In your lifetime, how do you think warfare will change?
What will be an ideal response?
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Outline warfare in the 19th, and alternately, the 20th centuries.
2. Explain what has changed and what has remained constant, perhaps focusing on the likelihood, or lack thereof, of conflict; the development of technology; evolving international norms, etc.
3. Discuss how the future of warfare may be based not only on what has transpired to date, but based on the logical evolution of, and obstacles to the continued development of technology, international norms, etc.
4. Analyze how warfare will change during your own lifetime.
5. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.
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