MEASURES TO COMBAT CRIME IN WARTIME: AN EVOLUTIONARY STAGE OR A TEMPORAL PHENOMENON?

Abstract

This article analyzes the issues of crime during wartime and explores the
role of counteractive measures within the context of civilizational development.
The author examines how war affects the social, economic, political, and security
aspects of a country, with a particular focus on the rising levels of violence and the
breakdown of law and order in times of conflict. The article highlights that the
consequences of war, similar to the crime itself, can alter social structures, shift
interactions between states and citizens, and give rise to new forms of criminal
activity, including war crimes, looting, terrorism, human trafficking, and
violations of human rights. Additionally, the author discusses the historical progression of crime alongside the ongoing existence of wars since ancient times.
It is argued that historical experiences and examples can inform the development
of measures to combat crime during wartime, especially considering current
challenges. The author presents arguments supporting the view that measures to
counteract crime in wartime represent both an evolutionary stage in humanity's
civilizational development and a temporal phenomenon tied to specific events
with time constraints.