The world has witnessed wars that bear devastating impacts on humanity such as monumental loss of life, infrastructural destruction and economic ruin and protracted social upheaval. These outcomes need to be understood when countries come to understand that violence will cause suffering in the long term and prevent progress. Naturally, the lessons taught by such consequences can challenge leaders who value peaceful solutions more than armed conflict.
The role of communication between countries is also noted by historical battles. The cause of many wars is confusion, lack of diplomacy, or the inability to overcome misunderstandings in the first place. By creating avenues of open communication, maintaining frequent negotiations and installing conflict resolution procedures can help in avoiding small differences evolving into mass wars. Working communications create trust and minimise misunderstanding.
The other lesson is economic interdependence. Conflicts between countries fought on a resource- or market-based basis were frequent. When nations forge close trading relationships and economic collaboration, the nations are less inclined to even engage in war. The economic interest of nations is the motivation behind peace as the countries would have more to gain in cooperation rather than domination.
The resolution of social and political disappointments is needed to avoid the development of tensions into violence. People often went to war thinking that there was a feeling of marginalization, oppression or alienation. Governments which are just, uphold human rights and address the needs of citizens decrease internal unrests and the probability of conflicts that stay to international disagreements.
Lastly, previous experiences with alliances provide the same lesson: we need transparency and trust. Agreements and treaties must be respected and commitments made transparent to everyone. History tells that betrayal and conspiracies may drive wars. Accountability in international relations will facilitate more stability in the countries and will minimize chances of miscommunication.
Conclusion
Previous wars have shown that communication, economic cooperation, justice and trust is the key to avoiding future conflicts. States need to learn lessons on mistakes happening in history and how to resolve their grievances before it escalates to violence and a threat to a greater and more peaceful world.
