Chapter 0: Introduction

War. It's a sudden and unexpected event. Even when we're aware that war could happen, it doesn't truly prepare us for its arrival. Why is that? Is it because our leaders make us feel too safe? Or is it because we can't quite imagine the possibility of war breaking out close to us?

But what is war, you ask? War is a conflict between nations, either open or hidden, involving weapons or other methods. Throughout history, wars have happened in every era, dating back to our ancestors, like the tragic story of Abel and Cain, which ended in Abel's death. Like that ancient tale, wars usually end with one side losing, leading to a fragile peace until the next conflict.

As I mentioned, times of peace come back, it's how things work. However, peace doesn't last forever. During peaceful times, new causes for conflict often arise, whether political, economic, social, or other reasons, and war returns.

We've gotten used to this cycle. When we hear about another war in some far-off part of the world, we often accept it as a sad reality. It seems distant, like it doesn't affect us. But our perspective changes when the threat is close, when it directly affects us and our loved ones; that's when we start to panic.

Humans are incredibly social creatures. We can love, share, and help each other, but we can also be jealous, hateful, and arrogant. Our minds are complex, filled with various emotions and thoughts, making it hard to know what's truly in someone else's mind.

So, does this mean we should accept war as a natural part of our existence? I strongly say no. Having lived through the horrors of war and its aftermath, I can confirm that war, for any reason, is the worst crime on Earth. During wartime, people can do terrible things, without any moral boundaries, from harming children to committing crimes like rape, looting, and injustice.

Now, you might wonder, who am I, and why am I sharing these thoughts? Well, that's an easy question to answer. I am Karima, the daughter of the Ambassador.