War has many roles

War has many roles...

Self protection

Protection of others. 
Power, Greed, Ambitions,

Political Agendas. 

War seems to be a way of life.

Human nature?

17 years of peace.

231 years at war.

Sometimes understandable. 

Sometimes justified. 
Lately questionable. 
Global ramifications.

Why can't people & countries

Simply live in Peace?