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I'm working on a political science discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Do the concepts captured in the term “megacities” provide useful insights into how the Army should prepare for future conflict, or does it lead to overemphasis on a phenomenon that may not actually represent the future of conflict?
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