War: The Last Resort

. Albert Einstein once said, So long as there are men there will be wars. This statement could be associated to the Rwandan genocide that occurred on April 6, 1994 wherein an estimated 800,000 people were killed due to the longstanding conflict between Tutsis and Hutus. The conflict initially resulted from a global colonization. As viewed by the realists, war is inevitable. In fact, most of the colonies shed blood in order to gain independence. More so, people are by nature driven by self interest. In the case of the Tutsis and Hutus, conflict arises due to their different interest which was intensified by the Belgian-based working stratum. Owing to the realists idea that war is unavoidable, I believe that a state could still engage several measures that may ease the tension other than employing war. Unfortunately, this was not adopted by the UN during the said incident. The United Nations organization which aims to maintain international peace and security and recognize international human rights failed to achieve its purpose. During the dreadful event in Rwanda, the UN fell on deaf ears. Rather than helping and acting upon the abused Rwandans, the UN only saved the foreign nationals. The inability of the international community to aid in such tragedy ensued another war within the said state. The Rwandans embraced Aristotles principle, We make war that we may live in peace. People engaged in another war because of the extreme cause. Essentially, they initiated an act that they think would cease the ongoing war and achieve peace. As long as there are men then there will be wars; however, in disputes such as this, war should only be the last resort. Since we are rational being, there is always an avenue for peace talks and negotiation. Let peaceful means reign over war.