3 Pages Posted: 30 Jan 2026 Department of International Relations, Jahangirnagar University Date Written: September 15, 2024 The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war are stark reminders of the complexities that entangle nations in seemingly endless cycles of violence. In the modern world, where the horrors of war are broadcast across screens globally, the pursuit of peace remains an ever-elusive goal. Albert Einstein, the renowned theoretical physicist and Nobel Laureate, once stated, "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." Despite the efforts of world leaders, international organizations, and countless peace activists, these conflicts persist, defying resolution and causing widespread suffering. As Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai once said, "With guns, you can kill terrorists. With education, you can kill terrorism." Yet, the path to peace is obstructed not just by the presence of arms but by the deep psychological, ideological, and political divides that separate the warring parties. Keywords: Protracted Armed Conflicts, Israel–Palestine Conflict, Russia–Ukraine War, Global Security and Geopolitics, Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Declaration of Interest The author(s) declared no conflict of interest. Ethics Approval The study complied with all ethical procedures related to it. Funder Statement The author(s) received no funding for the research. Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation 115/A, Mir Mossarraf Hossain Hall Dhaka, 1342 Bangladesh +8801976066145 (Phone) HOME PAGE: http://juniv.edu/ Microeconomics: Welfare Economics & Collective Decision-Making eJournal Subscribe to this fee journal for more curated articles on this topic
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