The history of mankind is a series of military conflicts. Over the centuries, the weapons of the opposing sides and the tactics of troop actions have changed. But the goals of a modern war remain the same: it is the seizure of territories, the suppression of enemy resistance, as well as the elimination of its political, military and industrial potential.
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Step 1
Modern warfare most often begins with active political preparation. To achieve influence in a foreign state, the aggressor tries to use his protégés' advancement into the political structures and authorities of another country. Such hidden aggression often turns into direct pressure on the power of a sovereign state and imposing its will on a potential adversary.
Step 2
Sometimes the result of political influence does not suit the aggressor, especially if the “victim” retains the ability to resist someone else's political will. In this case, the tactics of "velvet" revolutions or direct armed intervention in the internal affairs of the state are used. The usual excuse for this is "restoring democracy" or suppressing the resistance of "terrorists". The political phase of aggression develops into direct military action.
Step 3
Most modern wars take place within a limited area. But this does not mean at all that local military actions cannot cover large areas. An example is the global war on international terrorism waged by the United States of America around the world. If this or that political group does not suit the US government, it is equated with a terrorist organization and becomes an object of aggression.
Step 4
Modern wars are total in nature, since they cover not only the entire physical space where a person lives, but also the mental space. One of the most powerful factors in the modern military confrontation is the information war, which is waged on television, radio and the Internet. Those involved in military conflicts receive streams of information from all sides, most of which is biased and cannot be verified.
Step 5
The special nature of modern warfare is also associated with a change in the goals of military operations. If in the old days the aggressor sought to achieve the surrender of the enemy and overthrow the legitimate government, now he is trying to "dissolve" state power, questioning the very fact of its existence. Such tactics make resistance from the “victim” pointless, because it becomes unclear what exactly needs to be protected.
Step 6
Wars in the modern era are protracted. Combat actions often fail to be reduced to a single decisive battle or a series of battles. An example is the military conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. From time to time, one of the parties carries out a decisive military operation, but this only leads to a temporary local victory, without affecting the overall outcome of the war.
