Wars produce warlike societies, which in turn make the…
“Wars produce warlike societies, which in turn make the world more dangerous for other societies, which are thus recruited into being war-prone themselves.”
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War creates societies that normalize conflict, which then spreads danger to others, creating a cycle of war‑proneness.
In simple terms: War makes societies more war‑like, spreading danger.
Break cycles of conflict through peacebuilding.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- international relations
- community policing
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can reduce a society’s war tendency?
- How can peace be sustained after conflict?
Peace efforts can be undermined by entrenched interests.