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Featured title: How Civil Wars Start by Barbara F. Walter

How Civil Wars Start
How Civil Wars Start

How Civil Wars Start

Barbara F. Walter

What causes modern civil wars—and how to spot the warning signs.

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What's How Civil Wars Start about?

Civil wars don’t erupt in a vacuum. They begin with warning signs—political instability, identity-based division, eroding trust, and rising militancy. The good news is that by recognizing these signs early, societies can still change course. The challenge is choosing to act before it's too late. Stability isn’t automatic. It’s something we all have to protect.

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