National Prosperity Theory --- Nation and War
Sometimes nations have to go to war to survive. War consumes a great deal of national power and causes a great deal of damage. Still, winning a war can show your strength as a nation. However, in some cases, the nation becomes extremely weak, and the nation itself may perish. Both choosing war and avoiding war pose risks for nations. War is an extremely serious issue that should not be taken lightly.
War is an armed conflict between nations. It is extremely important for a nation to choose to use force, so we must be extremely careful. However, judging carefully is not just delaying judgment. It may be too late to decide whether to choose war or avoid war after a major problem actually arises. Decisions must be made quickly. Procrastination increases the risk of falling behind and becoming too late. There are times when the leader of a nation has to make a snap decision whether or not to go to war.
National leaders must be well educated about military affairs and war so that they can make quick decisions in an emergency. Also, a nation must always be prepared for possible war. Neglecting preparations for war due to the lack of peace can lead to the destruction of the nation.
Especially important and difficult is learning how to avoid war. If a country simply lowers its head in fear of the other country's intimidation, the face of the country will be destroyed. In order not to ruin the face of the nation, make full use of diplomacy, negotiate to the last minute, intimidate the other country if necessary, and find a way to protect your own national interests to the maximum while avoiding the worst situation. It is required of national leaders to go forward. The best strategy is to "win without fighting". The worst policy is to "lose without fighting". There is nothing better than avoiding a war that causes many deaths and exhausts the nation. However, we must not let our opponents underestimate us by simply avoiding war.
Wars are not only fought between two countries. It is important to create friendly countries and form alliances in order to compete with powerful enemy countries. In choosing an ally, you must consider the history and characteristics of the partner country as well as its geographical and political influence. The fate of a country will change greatly depending on which country and what kind of alliance it forms. Will the alliance be effective against a hypothetical adversary? Isn't the partner country that has formed an alliance with a country with many enemies, and the alliance has resulted in increasing the number of enemies? Is your ally a country that you can treat as a gentleman? Is it a trustworthy country that will not betray you?
Once you start a war, you have to think about ending it. War without an exit strategy destroys nations. If the war drags on, many people will die and the nation will suffer from impoverishment. In war, after thinking about various scenarios, you have to make an exit strategy for each scenario. It is more difficult to end a war than to start it. A war that cannot be ended by the will of a nation should not be waged. A nation must always have the "courage to end war" in order to protect itself and its people.
After the war is over, it is also difficult. In the event of a war, it is also important to take steps to ensure that no country is overburdened with undue responsibility, so that the country will not suffer in the aftermath.
There is an idea that war is not something you do, but what you make other people do. Instead of consuming their own armies, they want to make foreign countries fight each other and get a profit as a fisherman. In fact, rather than going to war, it would be much easier for a nation to prosper by making money through business while foreign countries are in conflict.
It can also be induced to go to war by a foreign country. The deterioration of relations with neighboring countries may be due to the fact that third countries are working to inflame the conflict. A nation must be very careful not to fall into the trap of a foreign fisherman and plunge into war.
Experiencing a war will increase the nation's war experience. As you continue to win wars, your nation's armed forces will grow stronger. However, once a war is lost, it can be devastating in some cases. Avoiding war all the time, and not fighting a war for a long period of time, will reduce your war experience as a nation. Not experiencing war can weaken your army. There are also countries that have perished because they loved war. There are countries that simply avoided war and were easily destroyed by foreign attacks. Too much love for war and too much avoidance of war lead to destruction.
Considering national strategy broadly, war should not be limited to armed conflict. The Cold War may also need to be considered a war. Even if war does not take place directly, coercive diplomacy by demonstrating force, obstruction of the other country's strengthening of its military power by embargoing on resources, etc., and establishment of a siege network against a specific country by making full use of diplomacy and treaties. The Cold War is waged in various ways even in peacetime, such as inciting civil wars by supporting anti-government forces in other countries.
The battle over information and intelligence may also be called war. States should do what is necessary to protect their own country, such as education, propaganda, media manipulation, etc., to permeate other countries with ideas and speech that justify their own country regarding justice and human rights. We need to be careful that speech and thought are not moving in a dangerous direction.
A nation must always consider the best course of action for national prosperity, placing importance on its national interests. Countries must always ask whether war is the best course of action.
A nation is made up of people. A nation is composed of its citizens. A prosperous nation is when its people are rich. A nation cannot be prosperous unless its citizens are prosperous. In order for many citizens to become wealthy, it is necessary to revitalize corporate activities and develop the economy. To that end, it is necessary to create an environment in which people and companies can work actively.
A nation must be a place where people can live with peace of mind as a home to which they should return. It would be nice if there were a place to live and a job that are the basis of life, friends, competition to develop skills, a culture that enriches the mind, and an educational system that allows you to learn at any time. A nation must continue to provide opportunities for its citizens to become richer. It is the raison d'etre of a nation to remain the place its citizens want to spend their entire lives here.
A nation must respect its national polity. If the national polity is defiled, or if the national polity itself is lost, the nation will not only fall into disrepair, but will even lose its raison d'etre as a nation. A nation should always respect its national polity and never neglect it. A nation is made up of a national polity, and a national polityis made up of people's support.
Crisis management is a national priority. Predicting, grasping, and managing crises that could plague the nation is essential for people to live with peace of mind. Direct and easy-to-understand crises include foreign military threats, disasters, epidemics, crime, and domestic riots, but they are not the only crises. The laziness and bad habits of governments and people are also invisible crises that slowly but surely lead nations toward bankruptcy.
A nation must make full use of its intelligence to ensure its own survival and development. Intelligence and its active use are essential in order for knowledge and information to successfully contribute to the survival and development of a nation. In order for the nation to prosper, it is necessary for the people to learn intelligence and how to use it.
Education is essential for the prosperity of a nation. A nation's destiny will change greatly depending on how it educates. Prosperous nations place a strong emphasis on education. Education must evolve with the times. A country that continues to have a biased and outdated education will gradually decline. What kind of education should be provided is an important issue that affects the prosperity of the nation.
In order for a nation to prosper, it is most important that the nation itself is healthy. When a nation is sick and in a slump, its survival, let alone its prosperity, is at stake. In order to maintain good health, it is necessary to treat and prevent diseases that undermine the nation, and to develop habits to maintain good health at all times. National health is also important for the safety and health of our citizens.
Industrial development is essential for a nation to prosper. If industry develops, it can be expected that employment will increase and people's income will increase. If income increases and people become richer, tax revenue will naturally increase, and the national budget can also be increased. What should we do as a nation to successfully develop industry? Creating an environment for industrial development is important for a nation to prosper.
Military is of national importance. A nation that neglects its military will perish. In order to protect the people and national assets from foreign threats, the nation must build up its military strength. However, if the military expenditure is too large, it will be a big burden for the nation. The people must think carefully about what to do with the military to make the country prosperous.
The nation must strive for welfare and disaster prevention so that citizens can live with peace of mind. There are many things that the state can do for welfare. Also, since we do not know when and how large a disaster will come, we must always be prepared. However, welfare and disaster prevention should not put pressure on national finances and jeopardize national management.
It costs money to run a country. National expenditures are basically covered by “taxes” that are compulsorily collected from the people. The management of the country changes greatly depending on where and how much tax is collected. The market economy, people's lives, national defense capabilities, disparities between the rich and the poor, injustice and security, and the level of education of the people are affected by the way taxes are applied. The nation must find and adopt a tax system that will prosper in the medium to long term.
It may be said that the prosperity of a nation ultimately depends on how its people live. A country cannot be said to be prosperous if many of its citizens are suffering and miserable. A nation's prosperity requires, above all else, an overall improvement in the lives of its people. There is no prosperity for the nation if the people's lives do not improve.
States are inevitably involved in international politics. A nation must survive in international politics while protecting its own sovereignty and citizens. Furthermore, in order for a country to prosper, it is necessary to strengthen its own political system so that it is not swayed by international politics, and to strengthen its presence and influence in international politics. In order to aim for national prosperity in international politics, where countries around the world have mixed expectations, long-term plans and steady development efforts are required.
Sometimes nations have to go to war to survive. War consumes a great deal of national power and causes a great deal of damage. Still, winning a war can show your strength as a nation. However, in some cases, the nation becomes extremely weak, and the nation itself may perish. Both choosing war and avoiding war pose risks for nations. War is an extremely serious issue that should not be taken lightly.
Economic globalization is progressing, and the domestic economy will not develop well if we only look at domestic trends. It is necessary to aim for the development of the national economy in light of global economic trends. No matter where we are today, we cannot avoid the impact of the global economy, and we must work to improve our competitiveness in the world for the sake of national prosperity.
A nation should be a place where people feel happy to be there. The state is required to pursue policies that will make the majority of the people happier. In order for the nation to prosper, it is desirable that the people become rich and their sense of happiness increases. First of all, let's think carefully about what we can do to make the people happy.
A nation makes history. Now that we have created history, we would like to utilize it for the prosperity of the nation. If, by reading the history of a nation, people will become diligent, make no mistakes, and do their best for the nation's further prosperity, then there is nothing to be desired. When we create history, we want to create a history that will inspire future generations to read our history and aim to build a better nation.
A nation leaves various legacies through its activities. Seeing the legacy left by a nation, future generations will appreciate that nation. It is no exaggeration to say that the future value of a nation is determined by what kind of legacy it leaves behind. When a nation conducts activities, it may be better to be aware of what kind of legacy it will leave in the future and how it can be evaluated by future generations.
