Response

In response, I appreciate that Emily was able to mention that war is not only international but also internal. Many times we assume that war is conflict between multiple nations but this is not always the truth. Technically war can be any sort of conflict between peoples, but I agree that a conflict does not morph into a true war until a certain degree of aggression and violence has taken place. But where do we draw the line? There is no way to determine what degree of violence is high enough to be considered a war, especially with the multiple types of wars we have experienced throughout history. And to add to that point, if a war is not “a war” until the fighters have intended to declare war and done so with heavy force, then what DO we call those wars in which force and declaration have not yet taken place and will not take place, such as the Cold War.But I have to disagree with the second part of the definition pertaining to whether or not fighting against an idea constitutes as a war. Whether people are fighting over trade, land or ideas; if they have force and declaration, it is considered a war. Groups of peoples can be opposed against each other because of an idea, which can lead to conflict and aggression. Therefore, I do agree with Emily that the use of force is necessary for a war to be considered a war.