[Archaea]

People die in circumstances other than war.

Traditional war involves two or more armies launching ordnances in order to capture cities and infrastructure.

We won that part.

Thereafter, we thought we could build a federated republic in a country which understands neither republican nor democratic principles. We also involved ourselves in sectarian conflicts.

Now, insurgents are using guerilla warfare techniques, but there is NOT a war. Perhaps the semantical distinction is irrelevant to people, but then again most people don't analyze circumstances in any manner but superficially.

We have an occupation with no exit strategy, nor governing principles.