Mr. Humphrys pointed out that these wars were on British soil, unlike conflicts in more recent centuries.
Unlike conflicted baby boomers, who probably realize that Mother Nature is their enemy but are afraid to say it out loud, these guys were not afraid to let the ecosystem know what they thought of it.
The other reason is that, unlike the conflict in Iraq, the Afghan war has commanded broad political support.
(That's assuming we're told about the cyberwar at all. Unlike "real" conflict, cyberwar doesn't require a leader to stand up in Parliament or Congress to explain what's about to happen).
Unlike similar conflicts in the Caucasus, nobody is killed and both sides talk and trade.
[9] Not unlike other conflicts in those latitudes, and indeed reminiscent of the one next door in Sudan, described in the previous post.
Unlike many conflicts in Africa, which are the result of states falling apart, this was in many ways about people defining themselves as nations.
Unlike earlier conflicts when static web forums used by jihadis could be taken down, social media is relatively risk-free and harder for governments to close down or mount prosecutions against.
Unlike recent conflicts in Southern Peru (e.g., Tintaya) the protests in Majaz are not aimed at forcing a redistribution of royalties or more generous economic support from a mine.
Unlike other conflicts in which the US has engaged, there were no klaxons this time, no air raid sirens, no open declaration of hostilities, no ultimatum, nor any prior expression of intent.
