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“For most of history, war has been a more or less functional institution, providing benefits for those societies that were good at it, although the cost in money, in lives, and in suffering was always significant. Only in the past century have large numbers of people begun to question the basic assumption of civilized societies that war is inevitable and often useful.”

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Gwynne Dyer
Gwynne Dyer

Gwynne Dyer is a renowned Canadian journalist and author, known for his in-depth analysis of international politics and military affairs. Born on April 17, 1943, he has been a career journalist since the 1960s, writing columns for various international media. more

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