Asymmetric Conflicts as Defensive Puzzle for the Future of the International System: Understanding Context and Dimensions

Abstract

Asymmetric conflicts can be described as changes in the passage of timewhich are way different with traditional wars. this paper reviews the natureand extent of asymmetric conflicts such as political violence. The keyquestion is:to what extent political violence can be seen in the context ofasymmetric conflicts, and what mechanisms are needed to address theseconflicts? Far from a reductionist attitude,a set of solutions proposed inorder to reduce these conflicts

Keywords

• asymmetric conflicts
• terrorism
• defense dilemma
• identity
• international system