'New wars' are supported by activities such as:

Correct answer: D. All of the options given are correct

  • A. Hostage-taking
  • B. Illegal trafficking of diamonds and drugs
  • C. Arms smuggling across weakly enforced borders
  • D. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

New wars are often sustained through criminal and transnational networks, including hostage-taking, trafficking in diamonds and drugs, and arms smuggling through weakly controlled borders. Each listed activity can help finance or support such conflicts.

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