No matter how far we advance technologically, academically and socially, war remains an ugly side to humanity.
Wars involve ruthless killing, even when short.
When prolonged, they are invariably marked by brutality, atrocities and the mass murder of civilians. Weapons and tactics have changed out of all recognition over the course of the past 1,000 years, but no deterrent has managed to quell human conflict. War for the 21st century is being shaped by the computers, robots, miniaturisation, sensors and instant communications of the evolving Information Age. Will Remain It will look different to the combatants. One tally of wars around the world since Hiroshima and Nagasaki lists no fewer than 172, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.