‘IF you would have Peace, prepare for war’
Last Updated: Dec 27, 2025
“Prevention is better than cure” holds true in every sense. Just as we take preventive steps to avoid diseases, we must prepare for war if we truly want lasting peace. After all, “offence is the best form of defence.” War brings terrible destruction of life and property, yet an unchecked disease can be equally devastating if allowed to spread.
In our daily lives, we often see “might is right” in action—the rich and powerful exploiting the weak and poor. But this doesn’t mean the weak should silently submit. They must unite and fight back for social justice, both politically and economically. This alone will end their exploitation and bring true harmony to society.
History has also vindicated the above logic. Had we been properly armed, would China have dared to embark on its misadventure on our northern borders in 1962? Similarly is the case with Tibet, which till date is under the yoke of Chinese rule. We also have witnessed, over half a decade of cold war between America & Russia, which had bad times threatened to flare up. It was only the defence preparedness of these countries, which restrained them from going to war, resulting in peace.
Preparing for war comes at a steep cost, one that a developing nation like ours can hardly bear. Yet, is there anything more precious than freedom? This is the price we must pay to safeguard it.
International bodies like the UN and its Security Council were created to maintain peace worldwide. Their record, however, remains disappointingly poor. We’ve seen them fail spectacularly in resolving conflicts in Vietnam and even in Kashmir, raising serious concerns.
Shoring up for our defence or war preparedness, has in fact been a major stimulus for technological & industrial advancement. Some of the new discoveries, for example for laser weapons, were initially for defence. This Technology has now been successfully used in medical sciences for surgery. Similarly quiet a few technologies developed for defence are now in the forefront in the field of Medical Sciences & Health Care. This pursuit for excellence also makes us more nationalist & patriotic towards our country.
There is no denying thee fact that the war is evil & we agree with John Milton when he says, ‘ Peace hath her victories, No less renown than war but endless war still breed.” This is however, no viable alternative.The geopolitical scenario is such, there is suspicion, mistrust & a feeling of inequality among nations. This occasionally manifests itself in flare-ups, that we can ill afford. The above proactive policy has withstood the test of time. It has proved the best way of enduring peace.
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