Modern Warfare Essay Examples and Topics
The War on Drugs: A Failed Policy with Negative Consequences
The War on Drugs is a failed policy that has had negative consequences for American society. The policy has been ineffective in reducing drug use and has instead led to increased street crime, overcrowded prisons, and racial injustice. The War on Drugs should be replaced with policies that focus on prevention and treatment instead of punishment.
MoreThe Iraq War: A Quagmire for the 21st Century
The essay discusses the history of American involvement in Iraq, the 2003 war and occupation, and the current Sunni-Shia sectarian conflict. It argues that the war has been a disaster, costing hundreds of billions of dollars and resulting in the death or displacement of millions of Iraqis.
MoreThe Afghanistan War: Causes, Consequences and Legacy
The Afghanistan war was a complex conflict with many causes and consequences. It resulted in the Soviet Union withdrawing from Afghanistan, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, and increased instability in the region.
MoreThe Second Iraq War: Just or Unjust?
In this essay, I will be discussing whether or not the Second Iraq War can be considered a just war. I will be looking at the requirements of a just war as well as the events leading up to the war. I will also be considering the actions of the Bush administration during and after the war.
MoreThe Vietnam War: A Catastrophe for All Involved
The Vietnam War was a long and costly conflict that resulted in the death of over 58,000 American soldiers. The war also had a devastating effect on the Vietnamese people, with an estimated two million civilians killed. In addition, the war led to a significant increase in mistrust and suspicion between the US and the Soviet Union.
MoreThe Balkan Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Implications
The Balkan Crisis was a series of events that took place in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which led to the break-up of Yugoslavia and the deaths of over 100,000 people. The crisis began with ethnic Albanians in Kosovo demanding more autonomy from Serbia, and quickly escalated into a full-blown war that spread throughout the Balkans. The war ended in 1995 with the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, but the legacy of ethnic hatred and violence still exists today.
MoreHow to Win a War: A Case Study of the Afghan War
In this essay, we will be using the Afghan war as a case study to analyze how a war can be won from the perspective of three of the most influential military strategists in history – Sun Tzu, David Galula, and Mao Zedong.
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