Background:

Wars are fought by a country or a group of countries to establish power over opposing country by using armed forces, with the objective of ending a conflict. War could be civil or revolutionary. Several wars have occurred between countries in the past either to establish monopoly or to make a change, whatever be the reason wars always destructive environmental and economic effects worldwide. With industrialization and advanced technology wars have become even more adverse.

There is no denying in the fact that war never does good to all but it is important to understand that sometimes it is inevitable due to multiple reasons. The question that whether war is the only way to solve international disputes is a debatable topic. It gains more quantum due to current conditions between India and Pakistan.

No: War is not the only way to solve international disputes:

  • Nuclear war will cause destruction on a large scale:

It is important to understand that a war without the use of nuclear weapons is not possible. Considering the example of India and Pakistan, both the countries have advanced nuclear weapons, bombs and missiles. Use of these will cause major setback to the Indian economy, which is on the pace of being a well-developed country.

  • Bloodshed and extinction of mankind:

A war involves killing of innocent people and injuries to new generations for years to come. The leaders should rather consider communication and negotiations to solve a dispute. This could include the involvement of an unbiased country as an arbitrator to solve the issue.

  • Wars symbolize backwardness:
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The two iconic wars that have been fought have taught humans the ill-effect of war. A war is a major outcome of hate and anger, this shows backwardness. After WWII countries have condemned the use of nuclear weapons due to nightmare it caused in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

  • No one has the right to kill:

Killing innocent people in the name of nationalism is unmoral. No government has the right to commit a mass murder for the greed of land or peace.

  • Disputes can be solved through discussions:

Imagining a war in present scenarios of ultra-advanced weapons is not only brutally destructive but also against morality. Countries and leaders should encourage discussions and conversations to setup ways to solve a problem.

Yes: War is the only way to solve international disputes-

  • The last option:

War is the only resort when countries fail to solve an issue through diplomatic or economic arrangements. Although war causes massive bloodshed and destruction, sometimes it is the only way to bring peace.

  • Way to eliminate state countered terrorism:

Terrorism is an evil which is operated by quasi-states in some cases. In the past negotiations have failed to solve this problem. Even though war is widely condemned, sometimes it is the only way to restore peace.

  • Best way to put an end to suffering:

War is justifiable for attaining freedom. When another country tries to invade an inferior country, then it is just for the people to fight for their existence.

  • It unites countries to form allies:

War is the way to end international disputes; also it brings countries closer to defeat opponents. For instance Britain and France fought together to defeat the rival and they have maintained close relations after that to improve their economy.

  • It is true that war has been the reason for the formation of many countries. So without wars independence would not have been possible.
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Conclusion:

These are the words of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam “War is never a lasting solution to any problem”. This statement is definitely true and the post effects of a war of any kind are disastrous. Although there is another point of view to this, which says war brings freedom and peace. But this is not agreeable in the light of the loss of mankind and worst economic conditions which are caused due to wars.

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6 Comments

  • Krish, Oct 19, 2020 @ 2:40 pm Reply

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  • SUBHASH SAINI, May 3, 2019 @ 10:35 pm Reply

    In the my opinion view war can’t better for any country and it is not a good solution for any problem .firstly any country should preference to considering on the issues and discuss . After discussion if any country or group wouldn’t support then that issue make international issue and pressure on them .
    War is lastest solution of any problem.
    If both country are fighting each other then many problems and deasies come out . Their economic performance to many year back . They fight with nuclear weapons it made imbalance of earth envorment and effect of nuclear established many years so that place’s child born handicapped .
    Some times war is compulsory for attaining it’s survival and attaining peace from terrorism .
    If any country fight with another country for establish his power and for get land greedy .it is bad fight .
    If country fight for save his human rights and safty it is Right .
    Thank you

  • Aniket Bhosale, Apr 5, 2019 @ 8:51 am Reply

    If we see the latest scenario, only Asian neighboring countries are having problem with one another over a pseudo nationalism. To resolve these problems we have to maintain healthy relations by improving trust among each other. Definitely war is not a solution to these problems but we can develop trust by allowing people to travel across borders freely. Now, in these activities major threat is of terrorism and to resolve this we have to fight collectively which requires good coordination and trust with each other. By focusing on these things we can solve all problems so that war will not take place in future. And this will definitely maintain peace.

  • San, Mar 18, 2019 @ 11:16 pm Reply

    In general a war can be categorized into two. One is for dominance and one is for survival. Through diplomatic interference the former can be avoided. But the latter cannot be avoided. As we analyse the history of India, India had never fought a war to establish its dominance over other territory. Instead India fought for survival. The first war of Indian independence can be considered as a war for survival.
    So in my opinion a war can be fought if every hope is failed.

  • Shivam, Mar 12, 2019 @ 11:15 pm Reply

    War should not be finel solution of any problems. In war country lost thousands of youth lot of resources and country economy condition will be worst. It also harm the upcoming generation like happened in world war 2 in Nagasaki and Hiroshima attacks. And country goes back about 15-20 years in terms of technology..

  • SIMRAN RAJPUT, Mar 8, 2019 @ 7:37 pm Reply

    War is not the only solution but if opponent is forcing you to fight then its one should fight. If they will not fight it will show them how weak the country is that they cannot defend their own country.

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