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Can war ever be justified?
There is rarely ‘A’ reason for war. Usually, there are many reasons that pile up over time to wage a war. But first, what is war?
War is defined as ‘armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country’.
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Why Does War Occur?
Think about the fight you have with your own friends or siblings. In most cases, the fight takes place because of many things they may have done to annoy you. Similarly, different people in different countries fight over the things that upset them. Unfortunately, many things upset them.
Common Causes Of War:
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Economic gain
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Religious beliefs
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Political gain
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Nationalism
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Revenge
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Territorial gain
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Defence
Are The Reasons Enough?
Most people believe that armies should start a war only if the result of it brings more good than bad. And if you look closely, sometimes war is a necessary evil.
Countries that are starving, without food or water, have to find a way to survive. Other countries have to defend themselves against foreign rulers that do not protect their rights.
An example of this would be the historical wars between India and the British Empire. The British came to India for economic gain and territory. Once India saw that it was being used for resources, it used war as a means of survival.
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Conclusion
War should be the last resort for any conflict. War has terrible impacts on a country and its citizens, both in terms of money and lives. However, in some cases, it is the only way that countries or groups of people can defend themselves.
Sometimes, war is the only solution to end people’s suffering. Therefore, it could be labelled as a 'necessary evil'.
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What is war defined as?
War is defined as ‘armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.’
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What are the common causes of war?
The common causes of war are economic gain, religious beliefs, and political gain.
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Explain the war between India and the British Empire.
The British came to India for economic gain and territory. Once India saw that it was being used for resources, it used war as a means of survival.
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When do people believe armies should start a war?
Most people believe that armies should start a war only if the result of it brings more good than bad.
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Why can war be labelled as a 'necessary evil'?
In some cases, war is the only way that countries and groups of people can defend themselves. Therefore, it could be labelled as a 'necessary evil'.
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This article from PlanetSpark dissects the reasons behind war and analyses whether these reasons are justifiable or not. We examine the various circumstances that drive armies to declare war, and others to defend themselves.
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