War & Democracy

#OutlookMagazine | Democracy was created to counter power, force, and violence, offering a vision of governance through the will of the people. Yet in the 21st century, democracies are facing decline and becoming sources of violence. Much of this violence is enacted in the name of democracy rather than against it.

The Middle East and Ukraine remain critical flashpoints. The United States is involved in one, and Russia is the aggressor in the other. Both conflicts carry the risk of escalating into global wars with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, China threatens Taiwan and exerts dominance in the South China Sea.

Dilip Sinha reflects on the United Nations’ inability to maintain peace. He compares its current irrelevance to the League of Nations on the brink of World War II. He argues that global powers shaping conflicts cannot guarantee peace.

P.S. Raghavan critiques the post-Cold War liberal order, arguing for a genuine rules-based system that accommodates contemporary powers. He highlights the contradictions in the existing order, where responses to crises are inconsistent and selective.

Immanuel Kant envisioned democracies as natural allies for peace, guided by the will of people who avoid unnecessary wars. This vision contrasts with today’s democracies, often embroiled in conflicts.

In this edition of Outlook, we examine the connections between democracy, war, and peace. As we step into 2025, we reflect on what these conflicts reveal about humanity and our perennial state of discord.

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