Armed conflict

Armed Conflict

Armed conflict (pronunciation: /ɑːrmd ˈkɒnflɪkt/) is a term used to describe a state of open, often prolonged, fighting between parties such as nations, states, or other large parties. The term is often used in the context of war, but it can also refer to any violent struggle, including civil wars, revolutions, and insurgencies.

Etymology

The term "armed conflict" is derived from the Old French "armé" meaning "equipped with weapons" and the Latin "conflictus" meaning "a fight or struggle".

Related Terms

• War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
• Civil War: A war between citizens of the same country.
• Revolution: A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
• Insurgency: An active revolt or uprising.
• Peacekeeping: The active maintenance of a truce between nations or communities, especially by an international military force.
• Ceasefire: A temporary suspension of fighting, typically to allow peace talks or negotiations.
• Disarmament: The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

See Also

• International Humanitarian Law: The laws that regulate the conduct of armed conflicts.
• Geneva Conventions: A series of international treaties that dictate the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war, and soldiers who are unable to fight.
• War Crime: An action carried out during the conduct of a war that violates accepted international rules of war.

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