Retaining PEST Rationality
Every lay student of human history from ancient times, can ascertain that it may not always be politically, economically, socially and technically (PEST) rational to make war against another territory, outside of a supreme just cause. In more cases than none, international conflicts have only done harm to the planet and our collective humanity. International conflicts and wars are neither economically viable nor value-creating, given post-war costs of reconstruction. Also, decades after needless internal conflicts, scars of backwardness and underdevelopment remain in the perspectives and social fabric of nations affected. Therefore, it makes more meaning for nations of people to dwell together in unity than to harbour a divisive diversity. Countries can work as global development partners, choosing to focus on economic cooperation, peaceful co-existence, and sustainable development rather than competitively wasting global resources. Moreover, whenever countries with superior technologi