Seniors please assess :) Topic : Great nations win without fighting

[S R Bhutto]

Topic : Great nations win without fighting

Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Greatness of Great Nations

a. Leaders never fight
b. Prosperous nations believe in cooperation and discourages confrontation

3. Fighting - A characteristic of Weak Nation

a. Anarchy leads to chaos and destruction
Example: Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria

b. Violence inhibits Prosperity
Example: Humanitarian Crises in Syria, Afghanistan

c. Widened Social, Economic and Political Divide
Example: Extremist Groups in warn torn countries

d. Development Goals face resistance
Example: Economic, Social, Educational and Political fabric is tarnished

e. Extremist elements find space to flex muscles
Example: Rise of IS, Rise of Talibans

4. Great nations achieve goals through peaceful coexistence

a. Believing in resolving disputes
China’s Interest in bringing peace in Afg for regional stability without resorting to fighting

b. Resorting to dialogue for dispute resolution
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – Hallmark of US-Iran relations in modern times – Led to lifting of sanctions on Iran as a part of US-Iran Nuclear Deal

c. Devising policies for minimizing harm to mankind
Germany’s and Canada’s liberal policies towards refugees

d. Establishing brotherly relations with other nations
China-Pak Relations, Pak-Turkey Relations

e. Working towards a safe and secure world
Support towards de-weaponization policy and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons policy.

5. Conclusion

Thanks in advance

[The Elegent]

Originally Posted by S R Bhutto

Topic : Great nations win without fighting

Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Greatness of Great Nations

a. Leaders never fight
b. Prosperous nations believe in cooperation and discourages confrontation

3. Fighting - A characteristic of Weak Nation

a. Anarchy leads to chaos and destruction
Example: Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria

b. Violence inhibits Prosperity
Example: Humanitarian Crises in Syria, Afghanistan

c. Widened Social, Economic and Political Divide
Example: Extremist Groups in warn torn countries

d. Development Goals face resistance
Example: Economic, Social, Educational and Political fabric is tarnished

e. Extremist elements find space to flex muscles
Example: Rise of IS, Rise of Talibans

4. Great nations achieve goals through peaceful coexistence

a. Believing in resolving disputes
China’s Interest in bringing peace in Afg for regional stability without resorting to fighting

b. Resorting to dialogue for dispute resolution
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – Hallmark of US-Iran relations in modern times – Led to lifting of sanctions on Iran as a part of US-Iran Nuclear Deal

c. Devising policies for minimizing harm to mankind
Germany’s and Canada’s liberal policies towards refugees

d. Establishing brotherly relations with other nations
China-Pak Relations, Pak-Turkey Relations

e. Working towards a safe and secure world
Support towards de-weaponization policy and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons policy.

5. Conclusion

Thanks in advance

This outline lacks clarity in the sense that it should convey three points straight away
1.Introduction
2.How great nations win without fighting
3.Why great nations are fight/war averse
In a nut shell outline is good and comply with topic but it could be more organised

[S R Bhutto]

Thanks The Elegant for your input

I have answered the Why and How question in 3' and 4' heading where I have considered fighting; a characteristic of weak nation so that's the "why" part and has outlined the "How" part in the next section.
Does it look fine now ?

[NaveedaShaikh]

This is a very good outline. It explains that you possess a good knowledge regarding current affairs and world affairs. Essay flows a little messy nonetheless. You should actually stress upon How Great Nations Win Without Fighting, and Why Great Nations are fighting today, and describe Great Nations at first hand. It is a tricky subject to discuss in the essay content. Good luck to you for further elaboration on this essay.

[S R Bhutto]

Thanks, Naveedashaikh. I shall make the necessary changes and post the updated outline here

[S R Bhutto]

Topic : Great nations win without fighting

Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Greatness of Great Nations

a. Leaders never fight
b. Prosperous nations believe in cooperation and discourages confrontation

3. Reasons behind Great Nations' being averse to fighting

a. Anarchy leads to chaos and destruction
Example: Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria

b. Violence inhibits Prosperity
Example: Humanitarian Crises in Syria, Afghanistan

c. Widened Social, Economic and Political Divide
Example: Extremist Groups in warn torn countries

d. Development Goals face resistance
Example: Economic, Social, Educational and Political fabric is tarnished

e. Extremist elements find space to flex muscles
Example: Rise of IS, Rise of Talibans

4. Strategy of Great nations to achieve goals through peace

a. Believing in resolving disputes
China’s Interest in bringing peace in Afg for regional stability without resorting to fighting

b. Resorting to dialogue for dispute resolution
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – Hallmark of US-Iran relations in modern times – Led to lifting of sanctions on Iran as a part of US-Iran Nuclear Deal

c. Devising policies for minimizing harm to mankind
Germany’s and Canada’s liberal policies towards refugees

d. Establishing brotherly relations with other nations
China-Pak Relations, Pak-Turkey Relations

e. Working towards a safe and secure world
Support towards de-weaponization policy and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons policy.

5. Conclusion

Please, Naveedashaikh and The Elegant, assess the essay now ..Does it look appropriate now ? I mean, the flow ?

[NaveedaShaikh]

To be honest, I am having a little bit difficulty in assessing the topic and the demand of the essay itself. I am not sure how to take it further. I am writing down my confusions. Let us go ahead with them (if you find their solutions, do let me know).

You can add the economic side of the picture. Great nations win without fighting signifies the importance of co existence, mutual respect and collaboration in the global village. United States of America and China have greater influence in every matter rising in the international arena, and they side with the party considering their economic interests. The globalization, liberalization and privatization (LPG) of the economies in the aftermath of the dissolution of Soviet Union has shrunk the world, and the fights are for the economy. What do we call a great nation? I am having difficulty in visualizing a great nation. Every great nation is fighting to extend their primary interests in the contemporary world. For example, the Arab world is doomed due to the oil politics. America is fighting to destroy the Arab world (that is what the situation tells in Syria and Iraq). The economic interests and long term friendships during cold war has also resulted into the proxy wars in the Arab world, i.e. Russia in favour of the Assad regime and America against the Assad regime but both are fighting the same demon: ISIS. So who is the great nation here? Should we go Islamic in this scenario? View of Islam, and how Islam prescribes the formulation and ruling of a States, and how superpowers emerged (because of their booming economies).

Human Development Index of a country, GDP, the prerequisites for a developing country to become a giant economy and thereby winning without fighting might be helpful points. I think more brainstorming is needed. It takes me usually days to reach an outline for a topic of this kind. Maybe a most senior can help us in this regard.

The brainstorming is always good as this helps us reach a logical conclusion. This logical conclusion help us in other topics and answers as well. I wish you luck. I might make an outline for this too.

[sky the limit]

First define how great nations win without having wars. Your thesis statement should be like this ...The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without waging war ..support your argument by giving real life example (the countries those that have adopted policy of peaceful coexistence )
coming to the body ..here first of all you will have to talk about ill effects of war and why these proved ineffective (as already mentioned in your outline )

like these ..
use of force causes nothing but devastes in both human loss and economic etc


now how nations win without fighting ?

by strengthening their economy (JAPAN ,CHINA etc)
by enhancing thier national morale
by adopting isolationtist policy UsA followed it and became a victorious nation

Now mention positive aspects of avoiding wars
Peace prevails
nations remain united as a whole
threat of non state actors is diminished


suggestions to make realize aggresive countries to follow the policy of peaceful coexistence

by CBMS
role of uno
role of civil societies and stake holders

conclusion:Let us wage a moral and political war against war so that we can put military spending and use that money for human needs

Wish you all the best .hope it may help you.

[trotsky59]

Originally Posted by S R Bhutto

Topic : Great nations win without fighting

Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Greatness of Great Nations

a. Leaders never fight
b. Prosperous nations believe in cooperation and discourages confrontation

3. Fighting - A characteristic of Weak Nation

a. Anarchy leads to chaos and destruction
Example: Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria

b. Violence inhibits Prosperity
Example: Humanitarian Crises in Syria, Afghanistan

c. Widened Social, Economic and Political Divide
Example: Extremist Groups in warn torn countries

d. Development Goals face resistance
Example: Economic, Social, Educational and Political fabric is tarnished

e. Extremist elements find space to flex muscles
Example: Rise of IS, Rise of Talibans

4. Great nations achieve goals through peaceful coexistence

a. Believing in resolving disputes
China’s Interest in bringing peace in Afg for regional stability without resorting to fighting

b. Resorting to dialogue for dispute resolution
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – Hallmark of US-Iran relations in modern times – Led to lifting of sanctions on Iran as a part of US-Iran Nuclear Deal

c. Devising policies for minimizing harm to mankind
Germany’s and Canada’s liberal policies towards refugees

d. Establishing brotherly relations with other nations
China-Pak Relations, Pak-Turkey Relations

e. Working towards a safe and secure world
Support towards de-weaponization policy and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons policy.

5. Conclusion

Thanks in advance

The common error committed by various CSS candidates is that they are unable to interpret the topic properly. When you interpret your topic properly than it becomes easy for you to design your argument . This is one of those topics which is open to creat confusion. First of all how will you interpret Great. Who is great and what is the parameter of greatness. Secondly how to decide which nation is great ? you have to interpret what is fighting? is it struggle against oppressors or is it violence, is it war waged on other nations? What do examiner means by Winning. Is it achieving a certain goal, progress ??

Here words like " Great" or "Great Nation" contain subjective element. that means it depends on you how you define Greatness, and here the examiner has allowed you to frame you own definition of Great Nation.In same manner you also have freedom to interpret "Fighting" you can interpret it as violence, terrorism, struggle etc. Most important thing while you interpret any topic is to " Interpret according to you strongest area of knowledge". For example if you interpret fighting as a violent struggle and you are supporting a non-violent constitutional struggle than you can provide number of arguments from history of Pakistan by assuming Pakistan as a great nation. In other words you cane frame your case by arguing that Pakistan is a great nation and it won its struggle by not engaging itself into violent confrontation with Brithish Raj by giving examples from Jinnah's Constitutional struggle.
If you interpret the topic from the modern political point of view than you can give examples from Chinese model and its progress and argue that China as a great nation and without engaging herself into great war have been leading the world.
Similarly you can provide supporting evidence from history such as showing that Greek Civilizations achievements were gained without waging any war against other empires of those period.

Lastly try to avoid providing supporting evidence from different fields of knowledge. It will badly affect your coherency.

[rightone]

Isn't it about nations (Chinese, Japanese, English) and not countries (China, Japan and England etc)?

Thanks