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When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters

By Jeff Bachman, Associate Professor, Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
Esther Brito Ruiz, Adjunct Instructor, American University School of International Service

Convention suggests wars are named after the participants or the place it which fighting takes place. But who chooses − and why?

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