Civil wars have devastating consequences that extend far beyond active combat. This study examines how lethal violence continues long after fighting stops.
• Analyzed historical conflict data from 1945–2018
• Tracked mortality patterns across multiple post-conflict regions
• Compared death causes before and years after major hostilities ceased
• Indirect deaths outnumber direct combat casualties in many cases
• Health crises, economic collapse, and social fragmentation drive post-war mortality
• Recovery periods often trigger secondary waves of violence
• Challenges conventional understanding of conflict resolution
• Provides crucial insights for peacebuilding strategies
• Emphasizes the need to address structural vulnerabilities during transition
| Civil Wars Kill and Maim People--Long After the Shooting Stops was authored by Paul Huth, Hazem Adam Ghobarah and Bruce Russett. It was published by Cambridge in APSR in 2003. |
