What do people from countries which have engaged in war think about the conflicts?

Only some time ago, Indian forces obliterated Pakistani terror camps and airbases in response to the Pakistan supported terror attack at Pahalgam in which 26 innocent tourists were shot because they happened to not be of the same religion of the terrorists. We Indians believe that this was essential to control cross border terrorism and since it did not result in major civilian deaths on either side we stand in solidarity with our armed forces, People from countries like India, Iran, Pakistan, Israel, Russia, Ukraine etc. to comment on what they think about their country's conflicts?

There are the laws of science... Such as thermodynamics.... But there is one lesser known law. One I have named after myself. I call it Amanda's Law. It states, that violence is a cycle. Once started it is deeply hard to stop and once started it only grows in it's severity and terrible impacts.

I understand why India did what it did. I am not sure I can fault them. At the same time.... I don't think it accomplished much but creating more animosity that will be visited back on them later down the line. So do I think it was helpful or that it resolved anything? No. I think India would be better served by finding a non violent response to these things. Something that would still be impactful. I think Israel, needs to look at it's cruel policies. I think Palestine needs to have an election and get rid of Hamas cuz they are just violent and nutz, and kidnapping people is evil (yes I would tell the same thing to American Ice.) I think Ukraine, has no choice but to defend itself. In their situation there is no other alternative unfortunately. As for Russia, Putin, needs to take his mental health medicine as he has clearly lost his mind during the covid isolation.... Being insane is not helpful to world peace. The USA, loves conflict. That orange sickophant is trying to start another one threatening the Ayatollah. Which is NOT helpful either for world peace.... We have a long history of starting stupid wars on a foundational equivalent of a giant pile of horse turds. So, yeh, we need to take a hard look at ourselves which is difficult to do when nearly half the country can't see the problem we are and the problems we have and think wars make us great....

What makes societies great, is their ability to see the humanity in other societies. Their willingness to practice peaceful disagreement. It isn't always possible. But the vast majority of the time it is. Their preference for focusing their energy on constructive projects that serve the world rather than projects that destroy and or tear others down. Conflict will happen.... But it is how we deal with it, that says the most about us. For example, The Whisky War, fought by 2 of the most peaceful nations on earth I believe it was Norway and Canada, had a dispute over an island used by greenlanders for fishing. Territorial dispute Canada thought it was theirs. They would leave rude letters from each trip to the island and plant their flag and leave a bottle of alcohol for the other side of the conflict. When they would show up they would plant their own flag rip out the planted flag leave some booze and a rude letter. Finally, they worked it out diplomatically. Not a shot was ever fired. This is the best way to "fight."

There are the laws of science... Such as thermodynamics.... But there is one lesser known law. One I have named after myself. I call it Amanda's Law. It states, that violence is a cycle. Once started it is deeply hard to stop and once started it only grows in it's severity and terrible impacts.

I understand why India did what it did. I am not sure I can fault them. At the same time.... I don't think it accomplished much but creating more animosity that will be visited back on them later down the line. So do I think it was helpful or that it resolved anything? No. I think India would be better served by finding a non violent response to these things. Something that would still be impactful. I think Israel, needs to look at it's cruel policies. I think Palestine needs to have an election and get rid of Hamas cuz they are just violent and nutz, and kidnapping people is evil (yes I would tell the same thing to American Ice.) I think Ukraine, has no choice but to defend itself. In their situation there is no other alternative unfortunately. As for Russia, Putin, needs to take his mental health medicine as he has clearly lost his mind during the covid isolation.... Being insane is not helpful to world peace. The USA, loves conflict. That orange sickophant is trying to start another one threatening the Ayatollah. Which is NOT helpful either for world peace.... We have a long history of starting stupid wars on a foundational equivalent of a giant pile of horse turds. So, yeh, we need to take a hard look at ourselves which is difficult to do when nearly half the country can't see the problem we are and the problems we have and think wars make us great....

What makes societies great, is their ability to see the humanity in other societies. Their willingness to practice peaceful disagreement. It isn't always possible. But the vast majority of the time it is. Their preference for focusing their energy on constructive projects that serve the world rather than projects that destroy and or tear others down. Conflict will happen.... But it is how we deal with it, that says the most about us. For example, The Whisky War, fought by 2 of the most peaceful nations on earth I believe it was Norway and Canada, had a dispute over an island used by greenlanders for fishing. Territorial dispute Canada thought it was theirs. They would leave rude letters from each trip to the island and plant their flag and leave a bottle of alcohol for the other side of the conflict. When they would show up they would plant their own flag rip out the planted flag leave some booze and a rude letter. Finally, they worked it out diplomatically. Not a shot was ever fired. This is the best way to "fight."

The example you have given was of Denmark and Canada, and yes, it's high time that Palestine gets rid of Hamas, please note that terror organizations are not liked anywhere, and I am certain that most of the residents of Gaza do not want Hamas either (mainly because of the mess Hamas brought them into), so a proper government is very important for Palestine.

Iran possessing nukes is not a good idea at all. Iran is a type of country which won't think twice before firing a nuclear bomb in Israel, if they do that and Israel is unable to stop it then the Balkans and the northern regions of Africa will be full of radioactive elements (not a good idea). Yes operation "Rising Lion" was a necessity

No, I disagree with your view on Putin, had he not invaded Ukraine then Zelensky would have joined NATO, and then American nukes would have been stationed there (That is RIGHT under the population centers of Russia). Why on Earth would Putin want that? In his own perspective he is not wrong, the only way he could ensure Ukraine would not join NATO was to take over it and thus the war. But since you Americans want to get a firm grip on Russia's throat you want Ukraine in NATO, and as a result your opinion (and most Americans) stands here, and one cannot blame you.

No, I disagree with your view on Putin, had he not invaded Ukraine then Zelensky would have joined NATO, and then American nukes would have been stationed there (That is RIGHT under the population centers of Russia). Why on Earth would Putin want that? In his own perspective he is not wrong, the only way he could ensure Ukraine would not join NATO was to take over it and thus the war. But since you Americans want to get a firm grip on Russia's throat you want Ukraine in NATO, and as a result your opinion (and most Americans) stands here, and one cannot blame you.

We don't KNOW that. You may be right. The possibility that nukes could get placed there certainly existed in the event that Ukraine joined NATO. I would hope that some other arrangement for nukes could be made. I think there might have been a way to do that. I do understand Putin's legitimate concern about it though cuz you are right that it was a very real possibility if not more than a possibility. The thing is though..... We don't get to control the choices of sovereign nations. They are sovereign. We can say "if you do this.... We would like to ask that you refuse to put nukes there." Maybe they will maybe they won't. If they fire the nukes Russia has a legit reason to respond in kind. They once took this course with Finland, asked them nicely and non threateningly to please not join NATO to keep balance in the region. Finland, for a great many years chose to honor that request out of neighborly kindness. Then Russia went and destroyed the balance by invading Ukraine. So Finland, joined NATO. I don't think there are now nukes on the Finnish border courtesy of NATO. Finland, would insist on that not being a thing as a precursor to join I would assume knowing Suomi as I do. It's not about what Putin, wants. Ukraine is an independent nation with a right to self determination. Same as India, and the USA. Putin, had every reason to reach out to talk to Ukraine, to make a neighborly request of them. But you don't get to decide the choices of other sovereign nations. You can seek to negotiate with them if the choice they are making bothers you. That would be legit and fair for Putin to do in this instance. But he didn't do that. Instead he sought to repossess, own, and determine for a sovereign nation where he had no standing as an elected leader, what choices they could and couldn't make. If you truly feel democracy is precious, Ukraine is a democracy that came to a democratic decision. Why should the dictator next door have a right decide for them through creating a blood bath? He had every reason and right to open up negotiations about what was put where in relation to NATO weapons. That is all he had a right to do full stop.

I don't want a grip on anyone's throat. I want to live in a world where we respect each other and try to function without violence. I would not oppose Ukraine joining NATO, IF they asked and could maintain the necessary contributions to be part of NATO and they voted and the majority wanted NATO membership. I would however NOT invite them either. It would have to come independently from them. If it were me one of my terms to ensure peace in the region would be to tell them we are not going to place nukes in Ukraine and we won't do it because the best defense is simply called not starting shit.

Please don't judge me. I was born in the USA. Finland, is my second home, I spent 4 years in Austria, I have spent a number of years in Canada, and passed through many other parts of the world for longer than is typical spans of time. Including Korea. I was not raised American. I was brought up in a mixed old Korean culture and world cutlural fusion situation. I am not indoctrinated by America's views. Some I do share. Others I very much do not. I have a mind that is very much my own.

No, I disagree with your view on Putin, had he not invaded Ukraine then Zelensky would have joined NATO, and then American nukes would have been stationed there (That is RIGHT under the population centers of Russia). Why on Earth would Putin want that? In his own perspective he is not wrong, the only way he could ensure Ukraine would not join NATO was to take over it and thus the war. But since you Americans want to get a firm grip on Russia's throat you want Ukraine in NATO, and as a result your opinion (and most Americans) stands here, and one cannot blame you.

We don't KNOW that. You may be right. The possibility that nukes could get placed there certainly existed in the event that Ukraine joined NATO. I would hope that some other arrangement for nukes could be made. I think there might have been a way to do that. I do understand Putin's legitimate concern about it though cuz you are right that it was a very real possibility if not more than a possibility. The thing is though..... We don't get to control the choices of sovereign nations. They are sovereign. We can say "if you do this.... We would like to ask that you refuse to put nukes there." Maybe they will maybe they won't. If they fire the nukes Russia has a legit reason to respond in kind. They once took this course with Finland, asked them nicely and non threateningly to please not join NATO to keep balance in the region. Finland, for a great many years chose to honor that request out of neighborly kindness. Then Russia went and destroyed the balance by invading Ukraine. So Finland, joined NATO. I don't think there are now nukes on the Finnish border courtesy of NATO. Finland, would insist on that not being a thing as a precursor to join I would assume knowing Suomi as I do. It's not about what Putin, wants. Ukraine is an independent nation with a right to self determination. Same as India, and the USA. Putin, had every reason to reach out to talk to Ukraine, to make a neighborly request of them. But you don't get to decide the choices of other sovereign nations. You can seek to negotiate with them if the choice they are making bothers you. That would be legit and fair for Putin to do in this instance. But he didn't do that. Instead he sought to repossess, own, and determine for a sovereign nation where he had no standing as an elected leader, what choices they could and couldn't make. If you truly feel democracy is precious, Ukraine is a democracy that came to a democratic decision. Why should the dictator next door have a right decide for them through creating a blood bath? He had every reason and right to open up negotiations about what was put where in relation to NATO weapons. That is all he had a right to do full stop.

I don't want a grip on anyone's throat. I want to live in a world where we respect each other and try to function without violence. I would not oppose Ukraine joining NATO, IF they asked and could maintain the necessary contributions to be part of NATO and they voted and the majority wanted NATO membership. I would however NOT invite them either. It would have to come independently from them. If it were me one of my terms to ensure peace in the region would be to tell them we are not going to place nukes in Ukraine and we won't do it because the best defense is simply called not starting shit.

Please don't judge me. I was born in the USA. Finland, is my second home, I spent 4 years in Austria, I have spent a number of years in Canada, and passed through many other parts of the world for longer than is typical spans of time. Including Korea. I was not raised American. I was brought up in a mixed old Korean culture and world cutlural fusion situation. I am not indoctrinated by America's views. Some I do share. Others I very much do not. I have a mind that is very much my own.

Your ideas do not align with your national policy, if Ukraine would have joined NATO, then there is no doubt that Nukes of British or American origin would be there, just like in Turkey (and that's the reason why Turkey has not been kicked out of NATO).

I have great respect for the Nordic countries for the very reason you stated above. They are nice to everyone.

Some of us are more than the sum of our location. I know this is a difficult thing to understand. But for some of us, it really is true. With all due respect, since it didn't happen we can't know that it would have happened. Yeh, well we should get the nukes in Turkey and kick them out.

The Nordics, are not nice to anyone. They are balanced and live by a simple policy of treat others as you would like to be treated. In my view, that is probably a good way to walk through this world.