Nonviolent War

Nobel Peace Prize winner Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.” In the midst of a war between the people of India and the English government, Gandhi realized that to be victorious, he could not use violence. Although many wars involve brutal fighting, violence is not inherent to war. Many wars have been contested both internationally and domestically through political tactics and civil disobedience, bringing monumental change to the lives of the victors. These nonviolent wars showcase how hostility and aggression can often lead to defeat.
The Cold War was a nearly forty-year struggle between the United States and its allies against the USSR and its allies. The focal point of the war were the political beliefs and systems of the two opposing sides- capitalism for the United States and communism for the Soviets. Sparked by mistrust, the Cold War almost began before World War II was completed. While the United St...