Will the United States engage in a war with another country by January 1, 2026?
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2026
17%
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Resolution Criteria: Specify what constitutes "engaging in a war." For example:

This market resolves to "YES" if the United States is officially declared to be in a state of war with another country by an act of Congress or if there is clear and widely-acknowledged evidence of sustained military conflict involving U.S. forces on foreign soil (excluding minor skirmishes or peacekeeping missions) by January 1, 2026.

Clarifications:

Define "sustained military conflict" (e.g., conflicts lasting over 30 days or involving over 1,000 U.S. personnel).

Exclude drone strikes, cyberattacks, or covert operations unless they lead to broader conflict.

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