title: REVISITING THE DEBATE ON THE OBSOLESCENCE &amp; CHANGING CHARACTER OF WARS: SCHOOLS, ARGUMENTS &amp; CRITIQUES
abstract: This study examines the debate on the obsolescence of interstate wars and the new wars paradigm. Since the end of the Cold War, peace and conflict studies have explored the evolving characteristics and potential decline of interstate wars. Some scholars argue that (major) interstate wars have become obsolete due to economic, social, and political progress and technological advances. Others highlight the increasing prevalence of intrastate wars characterized by privatization and demilitarization 
journal: Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi