It is difficult for people to think about the future because of the war. In August 2021, the United States was withdrawn from Afghanistan. This incident made leaders and the military think about their mistakes made during the withdrawal. They did not focus on the US foreign policy whether it was practical or desirable as a whole.
The opportunity for deeper reflection ended when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, which led to renewed calls for U.S. involvement overseas. The next year, in October 2023, Hamas attacked Israel. Recently, Israel and Iran have been exchanging military strikes.
In February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the opportunity for deeper reflection ended. This led to renewed calls for US involvement overseas. The very next year in October 2023, Hamas attacked Israel. Furthermore, in 2024 Iran and Israel have been exchanging military strikes.
All of these conflicts become the reason for debates about providing aid and other forms of involvement. Some other countries such as China, North Korea, and other hostile regimes also show concerns. They are discussing how U.S. policymakers should react to specific situations.
War becomes a normal part of life because of its harsh realities. Furthermore, When war and foreign intervention are seen as unchangeable aspects of life, one can stop trying to understand their reasons and instead focus on carrying them out violently. All are focusing on how to address the symptom but ignoring the root cause.
Furthermore, Argentine political theorist John Baptist Alberdi pointed out that war also became the cause of different types of crimes such as robbery, murder, arson, and large-scale destruction. These incidents happened on a regular basis despite its illegal nature.
When others act brutally, those who support war often ask, “What choice do we have but to fight back?” A simple but often ignored answer is to choose not to respond with violence, because we see how savage war truly is.
Many think that this answer is unrealistic. In fact the answer is not but the way of thinking is unrealistic. How is it possible that in every conflict war is the only solution? How is it possible that all peaceful options have been tried and failed? Can we really know the real goal of the war? and that all possible side effects have been carefully thought about?
Withall of these problems the war on a regular basis also ignores the other important effects. It can include excessive spending and expansion of power by the government, leading to fewer limits on what it can do.
It also ignores what happens naturally when we keep getting involved in complicated situations, a network of hidden triggers that can start conflicts and violence.
It is very easy to activate these triggers. But their activation keeps the citizens of the United State in a never-ending cycle of war for the sake of peace.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump,two candidates, are the part of every foreign policy debate. This is due to the upcoming Presidential election in the US. But a more important problem is the United States’ long-standing role as a global leader, which has put a lot of pressure on the nation’s economy and political institutions. This extended involvement has also made military interventions and the difficulties of war seem normal.
Nations may face the moments where it may rethink its international role and also the result it has on domestic stability. All of these issues can be resolved by choosing the right candidate in upcoming elections. It is a great opportunity for the nation to choose the right one. Also this opportunity provides a forward path that balances global responsibilities with the need to strengthen and stabilize domestic affairs.
It is important to consider the alternative ways in order to avoid war and bring peace and without the harshness of fighting.