Peaceful Ridge

IS PEACE POSSIBLE?

By: Jason Eappen USA

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Peace. A word that is desired by many in the world today, yet no matter how easy it can be achieved by our leaders today, polarization, differences, unattainable measures has caused peace to falter throughout human history. Moreover, rather than striving for peace, many in our world today dedicate their position of power to causing instability. Everyday our world strives for greater understanding of each other in order to attempt to unify; many times, international gatherings and conferences are held in order for people to come together to achieve peace. Many international events like the Olympics, World Games, the World Cup, and the World

Championships are held in order to bring people together. However, when you turn on the television, you hear about wars, famines, political gridlock, and the divisive topics that plague our world today.

When our world looks in the mirror, can the leaders of today achieve the peace that has been debated since the beginning of human time?

IS PEACE POSSIBLE?

By: Jason Eappen USA

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The next generation has to be the generation that answers the question of whether or not peace can be attained. Today ’s leaders have continued to be at a roadblock with very little progress being made. Diplomacy, leadership, and determination have to be the characteristics that are shown during peace talks. Many times people are not willing to sacrifice a little for the greater good. This world is holding on to the values of the past without looking to the future. It's time to change this narrative. The next generation of leaders have to stand up for what is right. Wars are started when both sides are not willing to talk through their differences in order to try and deescalate the situation. In today ’s world, leaders are willing to sacrifice their people in order to achieve a goal that benefits a minority rather than the majority. Millions of lives have been lost because of this notion. In order to achieve peace, this has to change. Leaders have to foster a world where people come together and sit down at the table. Peace is attainable and there are many examples of time periods in the past where peace and great times were occurring. This historical precedent proves that peace is possible; however, it is going to be up to the next generation of leaders to decide that.