Abstract

Understanding Military War through the Lens of the Universal Formula By Angelito Malicse War has long been one of humanity’s most destructive and persistent problems. Despite centuries of progress in science, technology, and diplomacy, military conflict remains a recurring phenomenon in modern civilization. However, through the application of a universal formula grounded in the laws of nature, we can clearly understand why wars occur — and more importantly, how they can be prevented. This essay explains the phenomenon of military war using my universal formula composed of three interrelated natural laws: the Law of Karma, the Law of Homeostasis, and the Law of Feedback Mechanism between Conscious Minds. I. The Law of Karma: Systemic Cause and Effect The first universal law reveals that everything operates within a system governed by cause and effect. Any defect or error within a system — whether it is a political, economic, or social institution — inevitably leads to imbalance and dysfunction. War is a consequence of such systemic defects. Example: The Iraq War (2003) The U.S. invasion of Iraq was justified by the belief that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Later investigations by the Iraq Survey Group found no such weapons, revealing a fundamental failure in intelligence and political judgment (Duelfer, 2004). This systemic error led to instability in the Middle East, thousands of civilian deaths, and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS. Example: World War I World War I was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, but its true causes lay in the militarization of Europe, entangled alliances, and imperial competition (Clark, 2012). These long-term systemic defects made the war inevitable once a small trigger occurred — a clear example of karma in complex systems. II. The Law of Homeostasis: The Balance of Nature The second universal law is the law of balance, or homeostasis. Nature functions through balance — and the same applies to human societies. When nations or leaders act in a way that disrupts equilibrium, nature reacts. Military war represents a violent attempt to restore or assert balance, but one that ironically worsens the imbalance. Example: The Russian-Ukrainian War (2022–present) Russia’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine involved security concerns about NATO’s expansion (Mearsheimer, 2014). However, the resulting war led to massive destruction, economic sanctions, and global instability in food and energy supply chains (UN News, 2022). The attempt to assert geopolitical balance only deepened global imbalance. Example: The Vietnam War The Vietnam War was fought under the U.S. doctrine of “containment” to stop the spread of communism. However, the war destabilized the region, caused millions of deaths, and led to internal unrest in the U.S. (Herring, 2002). The U.S. intervention upset both regional and domestic balance. III. The Law of Feedback Mechanism: Conscious Minds and Collective Decision-Making The third universal law states that conscious minds act as feedback mechanisms, continuously influencing and responding to one another. When these minds interact with ignorance, fear, or ideology, they produce escalating conflict. Example: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The enduring conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is driven by cycles of retaliation, differing historical narratives, and deeply rooted trauma (Khalidi, 2020). Each act of aggression or defense feeds a feedback loop of mistrust, with generations growing up in an environment of conflict. Education, empathy, and historical truth are essential to break this pattern. Example: North Korea’s Militarization North Korea continues to develop nuclear weapons partly in response to perceived threats from the West. This leads to counter-responses such as sanctions and military drills from the U.S. and allies. These feedback loops, lacking constructive communication, reinforce mistrust and increase the potential for war (Revere, 2017). Conclusion Military war is not a mystery, nor is it an unsolvable problem. Through the lens of the universal formula — the Law of Karma, the Law of Homeostasis, and the Law of Feedback Mechanism — we can clearly see that war is the product of systemic defects, imbalance in nature, and broken feedback between conscious minds. It is a preventable outcome, not a natural necessity. By teaching this universal formula in all levels of education and applying it to leadership, governance, and global cooperation, we can replace the culture of war with a culture of balance, truth, and harmony. 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