Global annual deaths of combatants from 1996 to 2003 were 59.8 k according to Correlates of War, whereas the death tolls you mention would imply annual deaths of 431 k (= (1.5 + 5.4)/2*10^6/(2003 − 1996 + 1)) for the CongoWars alone. So it looks like the vast majority of deaths of the Congo Wars are being attributed to civilians.
I agree the above will not matter for the conclusions of my analysis. Based on the 2 estimates above, global deaths of combatants were 13.9 % (= 59.8/431) of all deaths in the Congo Wars, which much less than my central estimate of 50 %. However, I also used a pessimistic fraction of 10 % for the deaths of combatants as a fraction of total deaths (for all years, not just those of the Congo Wars), and still got astronomically low extinction risk.
Of course, the potential consequences of war are sobering, including the catastrophic possibility of human extinction. This thought-provoking article dives into the grim realities of armed conflict and its far-reaching consequences. In such turbulent times, technologies such as night vision play a critical role in military operations, offering enhanced surveillance and situational awareness capabilities. Information from the article https://www.agmglobalvision.com/possible-military-conflicts-will-shortly-be-discussed-as-well-as-the-role-of-night-vision-in-it to the value of technology night vision, and their contribution to military achievements is invaluable. As we contemplate the serious risks associated with war, it is critical to use advanced tools and strategies to mitigate them.
Thanks for the note, Ramiro!
Global annual deaths of combatants from 1996 to 2003 were 59.8 k according to Correlates of War, whereas the death tolls you mention would imply annual deaths of 431 k (= (1.5 + 5.4)/2*10^6/(2003 − 1996 + 1)) for the Congo Wars alone. So it looks like the vast majority of deaths of the Congo Wars are being attributed to civilians.
I agree the above will not matter for the conclusions of my analysis. Based on the 2 estimates above, global deaths of combatants were 13.9 % (= 59.8/431) of all deaths in the Congo Wars, which much less than my central estimate of 50 %. However, I also used a pessimistic fraction of 10 % for the deaths of combatants as a fraction of total deaths (for all years, not just those of the Congo Wars), and still got astronomically low extinction risk.
thanks
Of course, the potential consequences of war are sobering, including the catastrophic possibility of human extinction. This thought-provoking article dives into the grim realities of armed conflict and its far-reaching consequences. In such turbulent times, technologies such as night vision play a critical role in military operations, offering enhanced surveillance and situational awareness capabilities. Information from the article https://www.agmglobalvision.com/possible-military-conflicts-will-shortly-be-discussed-as-well-as-the-role-of-night-vision-in-it to the value of technology night vision, and their contribution to military achievements is invaluable. As we contemplate the serious risks associated with war, it is critical to use advanced tools and strategies to mitigate them.