Small wars are low-intensity conflicts that usually involve non-state actors and are fought within a country or region. They are also known as limited wars, insurgency, guerrilla warfare, and irregular warfare. Low-intensity conflicts can be classified as any war or conflict that does not involve large armies, tanks, and air forces. Other synonyms for small wars include asymmetrical warfare, low-intensity operations, counter-insurgency, hybrid warfare, civil strife, and local conflicts. While the wars may be small in scale and scope, they can have significant impact on civilians, communities, and the region's stability and security. The varied terminology used emphasizes the complexity of the issue and the need for nuanced strategies to address these conflicts.