🧑🎤 Talk Boosters – Topic 16: “Can War Ever Bring Peace?”
🗣️ Talk Boosters – Topic 16: “Can War Ever Bring Peace?”
🧑🏫 Instructions for Students:
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Speak for 3–5 minutes expressing your opinion.
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Use phrases like:
👉 I think..., Some believe that..., In my view..., I strongly feel... -
Try to include real examples (such as World War II, India's freedom struggle, or the Cold War).
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Focus on using present perfect, simple past, and modal verbs (might, must, should).
🗣️ Example Starter:
“Some people say that war is sometimes needed to bring peace. I’m not sure if that’s always true. War causes pain, death, and fear. But in some cases, like independence struggles, peace came only after fighting. I believe peace should come through understanding, not violence…”
❓ Follow-up Questions:
1️⃣ Have you ever seen or heard stories of people suffering because of war?
2️⃣ What do you feel when you watch news about war?
3️⃣ Do you think killing people can bring peace?
4️⃣ Is it better to talk and solve problems than to fight?
5️⃣ What happens to families and children during war?
6️⃣ Can anger between two countries be solved with love and understanding?
7️⃣ How do you think soldiers feel when they go to war?
8️⃣ What does peace mean to you in daily life?
9️⃣ Should people be taught to love their country or hate its enemies?
🔟 Do you believe common people want war, or just leaders?
1️⃣1️⃣ What do you think India can do to promote peace with its neighbours?
1️⃣2️⃣ Do movies and media show war in a good or bad way?
1️⃣3️⃣ Is it possible to be patriotic without supporting war?
1️⃣4️⃣ How can schools help children grow up with peaceful values?
1️⃣5️⃣ Would you choose war or peace if you were a national leader?
SAMPLE 1/1
Today, I want to share my thoughts on a deep and serious topic: “Can War Ever Bring Peace?” Let's explore this especially in the Indian context.
India, as a country, has witnessed many wars, both before and after independence. From the battles fought against British rule to the post-independence conflicts like the Indo-Pak wars, the Kargil war, and border tensions with China, our nation has been shaped by conflict. But can war truly bring peace? This is a question with no simple answer.
On one hand, some people believe that war is necessary when dialogue fails. For example, India fought several wars with Pakistan mainly because peaceful discussions could not solve the issue of terrorism or border conflicts. The Kargil war, though tragic, was seen as necessary to protect the sovereignty of our land. After that war, there was a stronger sense of national unity, and for a time, relations with Pakistan became more controlled and monitored.
However, war always comes with a heavy price. Thousands of soldiers lose their lives, families are broken, children are left orphaned, and nations suffer economically and emotionally. After every war, we talk about peace. But the question is, couldn’t that peace be achieved without war? In most cases, war only creates deeper wounds and long-term hatred.
India has always believed in the philosophy of "Ahimsa" or non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi, our Father of the Nation, proved that great change can come without lifting a weapon. Through peaceful protest, India achieved independence from British rule. This is proof that non-violence can be more powerful than war. Gandhi once said, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” This shows how revenge or violence never solves anything fully.
At the same time, we cannot ignore the role of a strong military in keeping peace. India maintains one of the largest armies in the world. Our army does not fight to expand territories, but to protect peace and unity within the country. In this way, having the power to defend can sometimes prevent war itself.
But war should never be the first choice. In today’s world, with advanced technology and nuclear weapons, war is more dangerous than ever. One wrong move can lead to massive destruction. Instead of spending billions on weapons, we should invest in education, healthcare, and peace-building efforts.
For example, after years of tension, India and Bangladesh managed to solve their border issues peacefully through diplomatic dialogue. No war. No lives lost. Just mature discussions and agreements. This is the kind of peace we should aim for.
Many people believe that war brings respect and recognition, but real respect comes from compassion, tolerance, and wisdom. India, being a diverse country with many religions, cultures, and languages, understands the value of peaceful coexistence. If we cannot live in peace with our neighbours, then we are failing in our duties as global citizens.
So, can war ever bring peace? Maybe sometimes, when all peaceful paths are blocked. But even then, war should be the last door we knock on. It should be a protective shield, not a sword we use first. Real peace is when people sleep without fear, children grow up without the sound of gunfire, and nations progress without stepping on each other.
In conclusion, I believe peace is more powerful than war. War may bring temporary silence, but peace brings lasting harmony. As Indians, let us carry forward the message of non-violence, justice, and unity.
Thank you! ”