What Price Peace?

In a time when the drums of war echo across continents, this incisive essay asks what true peace must cost. The author walks listeners through the familiar yet dangerous notion that military preparedness guarantees security, exposing how that belief can actually accelerate conflict. By tracing the post‑World War I landscape—occupied Ruhr, rising nationalism, and growing racial tensions—the narrative sets a vivid backdrop for the dilemma facing the world.

From that stage the work outlines a bold roadmap: strengthening international institutions such as the World Court and the League of Nations, fostering a global public opinion strong enough to deter aggression, and eventually outlawing war itself. The proposal calls for disarmament conferences, educational programs, and a willingness to cede some sovereignty for collective safety. Listeners will find a blend of historical analysis and forward‑looking policy that challenges the idea that more weapons equal more peace.