There are some points that are necessary to consider in relation with this topic. Following are historically proven facts that appeal to human nature, rationality and need of building forces.

At first place, War is an innate behavior that is further strengthened when nurturing by environment takes place. At every stage of life of an individual fights for rights in various forms of warfare.

At second place, like individuals, nations also pursue national interests and in pursuance of aims and objectives armed conflicts may take place. Certain factors like Nationalism, Religion, National Interests and Ideological superiority may lead to war.

At third place, history also supports the argument that no nation that has ever lived by-passed warfare or any armed conflict. First and foremost to consider is the Islamic state of Medina during the reign of Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH. There is no denying the fact that the message of Muhammad PBUH was for peace and success of humanity but wars fought during the life time of Prophet PBUH and throughout the history of Rightly guided caliphs show a cause. Besides the genuine nature of cause one should not under estimate that Wars took place. Armed conflicts, psychological pressure and the military tactics grouped with strategic thinking of Muhammad PBUH by considering Bait e Rizwan, Treaty of Hudaybiyah, Battle of Uhud, Khandaq, Badar and conquest of Makkah are necessary to consider. In recent history of mankind, we see colonialism, imperialism and capitalism versus Communism. Although they may not be wars in strict sense but from a more general view these were the wars of ideologies, fights for rights of people, confrontation for ending class system that resulted due to Industrialization and Capitalism.

At fourth place, China is considered a great nation who has not indulged itself with War. This is not a correct picture. History has been biased if one considers that China has remained a war free nation. One fact must be considered in mind that when studying histories of nations we shall not limit ourselves to limited time frame of fifty or hundred years. More specifically for a nation like China that has a long record of events, more than 2000 years it would be an injustice to label China as a nation who has won without war. The nature and behavior of Chinese nation if considered from 1949 will be an over exaggeration. Chinese authors like Sun Tzu who has been an authority in the Art of War present a clear antithesis in this regard. One may think that warfare has changed or evolved. Twenty first century is not the age of guns and bullets or sophisticated tanks which Russia used some time ago but technological warfare is the mood of war in recent times. Modern world is the age of soft power which has been acquired by China. Furthermore, Chinese aspirations for Taiwan and other territories present a great example where China has utilized force and military power. Then, will it be possible to label China as a great nation who has won without war?

At fourth place, formation of military and establishment of arsenal is not for deterrence of defense. It has been the proven fact that defense can be used for offense and this transformation is covered with the name of national interest. In modern times, mostly debated and highly criticized, USA is considered.


To sum up, no nation can save itself from war! Pakistan can be considered in this connection. Military is engaged in FATA and Northern border. State has used military power and waged a full war on terrorism. Has Pakistan indulged in War on Terror by itself? Is the decision of using force against terrorist the last resort of government? Was wars with India allowed to win the disputed territory of Kashmir? Such questions need more efforts!