Wars were usually an extension of civil conflict, were fought without rules and did not lead to an outcome that was accepted by all.

We are in a terrible civil conflict now.

Nations with high population growth are more likely to experience civil conflict.

There will eventually be a serious civil conflict when we do pull the troops out.

The larger crisis, however, remains, with fears growing that the oil-rich nation could slide into all-out civil conflict or disintegrate as rival militias claim power and oil reserves.