The burning issues of Iraq/Afghanistan are not only but whole the world with few exceptions is full of conflict among countries nations. What are the main causes of conflict world over at a large? The humans are destroying humanity  only for wealth and better tommorow of their childrens, is this the only reason or other wishes such as to impose idiology of their own?
199627
money, power, and religion.  it's true throughout history.
396358
i think because its like the entire un was against the war in the 1st place.bush made this stupid meaningless war,it was an unnecessary war! completely!\nmaybe thats why the world is just watching to see the mess the us made & how there trying to fix it.\nbut bush will never admit it was a terrible mistake going there & starting this war....well maybe on his death bed he would.\n\ni do agree though,that if all of the world helped,the insurgents & terrorists would be eliminated.but thats not going to happen because i would guess 90% of the world hates the us ,especially now. \n(rant over)
598540
World peace is such a beautiful idea, isn't it? I would really love for everyone to be able to get along. However, realistically speaking, that just isn't how things are. Wars have existed since the beginning of times, and I'm sure will continue throughout the end of times. The reason being is because there are more greedy, selfish, hateful SOBs out in the world than there are loving people. Everyone always wants to be right, and many will to go whatever lengths to try to prove it. \nIt's a sad and cruel world.
9303
Sorry Friend, The wars will never stop when there is a lot of greedy countries who are interested in exploiting others and powering others to kneel before them. But you can stop these wars just by one weapon. LOVE a great weapon which can ruin any power and make the power to kneel before the love. Even God said love your enemy as you love yourself \n\nBecause Love will change the minds of others and make them to love you. This is bloodless method to end the war.
256567
go to the bookstore and check out "Boomerang". it explains all about this issue. Another book called "Confessions of an economic Hit-man" explains how greed for oil causes wars like Iraq and Desert Storm. better yet, just check out Idiot's Guide to Iraq.  This book could be called "How people kill each other in the middle east over oil". all these are good.\n\na crazy guy from Ecuador once told me "wars are always about economics"  the more i read about the subject the more i realize he was dead on. since economies fuel every aspect of politics, it only makes sense that economics would be THE deciding factor when any government decides to invade. Saddam did it to Kuwait when he was in debt to them, we did it to Iraq when we decided we needed a more "friendly" leadership in a country that could provide us with oil and natural gas contracts, and just look at Britain..holy chit. the examples are infinite. it happens all the time, and the oldest joke in the book is that the nationalists of the invading country ALWAYS provide or support an alternative justification for the aggression. people are so stupid...
603318
I can't believe playtoofast's answer.  The way to avoid war is to ruin the whole planet in order to 'save' the planet?  (we only have one atmosphere and if you haven't noticed its already pretty damaged already)  Besides, who are we saving the planet from?  People who you don't like?  Tsk Tsk\n\nAnyway just because war is and has been a part of human activity for a long time, it is never inevitable.  As soon as we think it is then we allow ourselves to take another step down the road to war.\n\nHumans can do whatever they want to do.  Each generation seems to forget the incredible stupidity and suffering attached to warfare and begins it all over again out of ignorance and ego.\n\nIf we can spread education and spread compassion for differing points of view then we can achieve peace.  It starts with each of us controlling our own negativity.
157111
"The days of countries taking over other countries by force are over. If any country tried something like that the UN would rally against that country."\n\nWhat do you call Iraq and Afghanistan? Idiot.
491875
What countries were involved - Mostly America and Iraq.  The leaders - President Bush and Sadam Hussein. The cause (my opinion) - Oil and revenge for 9/11.The weapons -   Big guns, small guns, mines, bombs, stuff like that. Number wounded and killed - I dont know the numbers, but many more Iraq than American. The benefits - the wheel is still in spin. Who won/ who lost - no-one yet, probably no-one ever. What could have prevented it - different leaders.
167442
If mankind were meant to be perfect, we would resolve the world's problems in non-violent, diplomatic ways that would benefit all parties involved. Hell, if mankind were meant to be perfect, there would BE no terrorism or conflict. Too bad we aren't. In the meantime, I do agree with you, but there's nothing to be done, so unless you want to start one of hundreds of strikes that I'm sure are taking place all around the world against wars and everything - all of which are going unanswered, I must say - then I suggest that you deal, for we will never find a way out until we strive for the path of good.
638568
I wouldn't call it a war for no reason - there were some very unpleasant episodes of 'ethnic cleansing' there, not a million miles removed from the crimes of the holocaust. Also various sections of the community actually requested UN help in their desperation (unlike Iraq where the US/UK/Aus etc just stormed in uninvited).\n\nBut it is terrible to have people you care about miles from home. I hope everyone involved in peacekeeping duties returns home safely soon.
612803
There are only two ways to resolve any dispute among human beings.  Either the two sides work a compromise together that meets the needs of both.  Or force is used to make one side give in to the other.  War is never a real resolution of any issues, because the underlying factors that caused the misunderstandings in the first place are still there.  Sometimes we just have to wait for the next generation to take action to resolve issues that are nonsense.\n\nPeople have to be taught to hate.  People can be taught to love.
94282
Sounds like every problem of every country,and there are no answers without greed and malaise being removed .why bother with the whole problem when even a small portion cannot be made better.world law on matters of decency is a option,but years away.
328978
The problems in the entire Middle east stem from the fact that these countries were held as possessions of the global empires for many years only to be cut loose when occupation was no longer profitable. We, the US, and our allies have exacerbated the situation with our invasion under false pretenses. The Iraqi people need to realize that the other Iraqis are not the enemies, big oil is.
597462
all problems in this world are caused by religon... Religion causes war
625217
The world as a whole has nothing to work for. There is rampant apathy, and that creates a void that is filled only by a lust for power, either over one person or one million. People don't really care about anything anymore. When the world has something that everyone is truly willing to work for, then we will have "peace." Unfortunately, only world-wide disasters and wars are what can "bring us together."
389922
Violence as a solution to any problem should only be a last resort. In a perfect world there would be no war, but we do not live in a perfect world. The United States cannot police the whole world it is just unworkable and unrealistic. The problem in the way we choose our fights. Wars we engage in are the ones where we perceive a vital national interest rather than a humanitarian one. Iraq is a good example. While there is a humanitarian side of the conflict, we would not be there if the country did not possess a large oil supply. Oil is central to the US economy and therefore represents a vital national interest. Compare this with Dafur. A terrible genocide is occurring there, but honestly speaking they have nothing we want. The optimum world military situation would be one where nations acted together against tyrants, but unfortunately political realities do not allow for this.
191775
Everyone has a different idea of what a beautiful world would be like.  I can already tell you that if you are striving for world peace, your idea will never work.  If you think world-wide peace is a possibility, then you have a seriously skewed view of reality.\n\nCooperation can and will occur when natural resources are abundant.  When resources are scarce, competition increases and you will see more conflict.\n\nBut, I am an optimist and am curious.  What are some of your ideas?