What inspired guns n roses to write civil war?

Guns N' Roses' "Civil War" was not inspired by a specific event. The song was written by Axl Rose and Slash in 1990, and is a commentary on the state of the world at that time. The lyrics reference the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts, and the song warns that another civil war is coming. The song was released as the lead single from the album "Use Your Illusion II" in 1991.