International & defence

Does a strong army guarantee peace?

The test question and the possible answers

A strong army is the best guarantee of peace.

What's at stake: The debate is about what best protects peace: military deterrence, or diplomacy and cooperation.

The left's argument

Peace is also built through diplomacy and cooperation, not only with weapons.

The right's argument

Militarily weak countries invite aggression. Deterrence protects peace.

And you, where do you stand?

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