Significance of Civil war
The definition of civil war varies across disciplines. Buddhism describes internal conflicts among Tibetan factions or Naga kings. In Indian history, it includes conflicts in China, Syria, and internal disputes in India. Psychiatry links it to PTSD and survivor guilt, referencing the Liberian civil war. Health Sciences mentions civil war as a cause of displacement, health system destruction, and impacts on animal health and disease spread in regions like the DRC, Somalia, and Mozambique. Overall, civil war represents internal strife with diverse consequences.
Synonyms: Internal conflict, Civil strife, Domestic war, Domestic conflict, Internal strife, Insurgency, Rebellion, Revolt, Revolution, Schism, Factional conflict
In Dutch: Burgeroorlog; In Finnish: Sisällissota; In Spanish: Guerra civil; In Portugese: Guerra civil; In Italian: Guerra civile; In Polish: Wojna domowa
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Civil war'
In Buddhism, "Civil war" can refer to conflicts between Naga kings, events before Eastern Han, damage to temples, and internal conflicts among Tibetan factions and monasteries, resulting in bloodshed.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) This historical event caused damage to the temples of mkhar chu, and he rebuilt them, demonstrating his commitment to restoring religious structures and practices.[1] (2) The internal conflicts that arose between different Tibetan factions and monasteries, leading to bloodshed.[2]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) The period before Eastern Han, during which some of Qing Pu's family moved to Kuaiji, according to the text.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Civil war'
In Hinduism, "Civil war" alludes to ethical conflicts, exemplified by Bhishma and Drona's allegiance to Duryodhana. This raises questions about their motives within the context of duty versus righteousness.
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) The text mentions the civil war in relation to the ethical dilemmas faced by Bhishma and Drona, who sided with Duryodhana, prompting questions about their motivations and justifications.[4]
The concept of Civil war in local and regional sources
Civil war signifies internal conflict within a nation, driven by various factors like political ideologies, succession disputes, or ethnic tensions. Examples include conflicts in the US, China, Kosovo, and historical events impacting global stability.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A state of internal conflict and anarchy that other peoples experienced, in contrast to the position of India during the same period.[5] (2) The end of the civil war in Russia in 1920 gave us a number of writers, young post-revolutionary prose-writers looked most to Gogol and Leskov for inspiration in their works.[6] (3) The 18th century witnessed a century-long civil war in India with greater destruction of life and property than was known for many a century before the civil war.[7] (4) When the Spanish Civil War tied up the hands of Europe, Japan knew her moment had come, as the European powers were busy with internal affairs.[8] (5) A peaceful evolution towards freedom is to be preferred to a violent revolution with this thrown in.[9]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) During this conflict in the United States of America, the Unionist party used iron rails against the outer walls of a wooden ship.[10]
The concept of Civil war in scientific sources
The text defines civil war as internal conflict, citing examples in Liberia, Somalia, and the DRC, leading to displacement, PTSD, and impacting health, political systems, and even animal health and species distribution.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The Kruys Kerk was completely destroyed during the most recent civil war in the region, marking a significant loss of architectural heritage.[11] (2) Civil War is mentioned in reference to the Spanish Civil War, indicating the Spanish Crucifix had already been transferred before this conflict.[12] (3) Civil War refers to the Spanish Civil War, after which Josep Grau worked as a senior executive at Siemens in Spain, demonstrating his continued professional success.[13] (4) The civil war in Lebanon prompted four academics, two Christians and two Muslims, to found the Institute of Islamic-Christian Studies to promote peaceful coexistence, according to the text.[14] (5) Led to newly emancipated people choosing names with deliberation to convey their new sense of selves, but to also note their family and community connections.[15]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) The text suggests that a certain reading of Ibn Taymiyya’s view of salvation could lead Muslim societies to sectarian disputes and these, particularly if it promotes intra-religious exclusivism.[16]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Democracy preempts civil wars, promoting stability and peace.[17] (2) This is measured by the degree of civil unrest and it is a level three index and it is an indicator of political stability.[18] (3) A Civil War is a situation where a country receives the lowest rating according to the International Country Risk Guide due to internal conflict.[19] (4) The Angolan Civil War (1975–2002) led to a long period of abandonment, resulting in devastating consequences for wildlife in Iona National Park.[20] (5) is a conflict in Mozambique from 1977–1992, during which many of the residents fled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, or urban areas of Mozambique.[21]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is an internal armed conflict within a country, with climate change potentially increasing the risk in certain regions like Africa.[22] (2) Civil war conditions can affect children's health, illustrated by a study on diagnoses, infections, and injuries among Northern Syrian children during the conflict.[23] (3) The civil war in Syria began in 2011, resulting in massive, forced displacement of the Syrian population, leading to a significant refugee crisis.[24] (4) Civil war raged for almost 20 years following the Vietnamese invasion in 1979, causing internal displacement and contributing to invisible health hazards due to landmines and unexploded ordnances.[25] (5) Civil war history in El Salvador and Guatemala has contributed to the current context of generalized violence and political instability in the region.[26]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) During the civil war in South Sudan, pastoralists were displaced and moved southward with their cattle to ECF-infected areas, affecting disease dynamics.[27] (2) Furthermore, the civil war that ended during the 1990s and its consequences for humans, livestock and wildlife, plus the livestock restocking programme that followed, have probably all had an effect on the species composition and geographic distribution of ticks in Mozambique, as indicated in the provided text.[28] (3) The population resettled at the end of the civil war needed animals, and the distribution was done without training the new owners in basic animal health care, influencing disease spread.[29]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a type of conflict mentioned as a factor contributing to the increasing risk of disasters, potentially leading to population displacement and increased vulnerability.[30]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the reason why the patient had to flee the DRC, and the patient graduated as a teacher in the DRC.[31]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Civil war broke out in Somalia in 1988, leading to the declaration of independence by the northwest region and the formation of Somaliland.[32]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Sierra Leone recently emerged from a brutal civil war, during which civilians suffered widespread violence, including amputation, rape, and forced labor.[33] (2) These were the context of the study, and the phenomena of post-traumatic stress disorder and survivor guilt were studied among soldiers following the end of these wars.[34] (3) This is a war fought between groups of people within the same country, and the text mentions the Liberian civil war, which was a period of intense conflict.[35] (4) This refers to a significant event in Liberia's history that caused widespread loss of life, displacement, and destruction of the country's health and political systems.[36]
Classical concept of 'Civil war'
From: Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt
(1) Civil war leads to the disorganization of government, internal revolt, and the inability to pay revenues, causing further instability and economic hardship.[37]