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How Peace Doesn't Come

Published March 16, 2026, 14:15
How Peace Doesn't Come

The article is a reflective examination of the concepts of peace and war, arguing that violence is never the answer. The author emphasizes that true leadership requires pause, thought, and doubt, rather than hasty reactions and aggression. Military superiority and the leveling of countries cannot solve deeply rooted historical problems. The author uses the example of the Middle East to demonstrate that every act of violence breeds new hatred and revenge. History shows that violence creates more problems than it solves, and the attempt to eliminate extremists through military force is futile. The author refers to the example of Kazantzakis, who describes how violence is transformed into a legacy of hatred and revenge for future generations. Killing a father in front of his children does not end the conflict, but creates a new enemy who will seek revenge. In the context of the current situation in Iran, the author questions the likelihood that the new leadership will be more moderate, given the recent loss of family members of the leader in an American attack. Politics, according to the author, is not mathematics, but certain patterns repeat themselves with disturbing consistency, highlighting the importance of leadership that asks the right questions and makes decisions based on values and the interests of the people.