Geopolitical determinants are an important factor of escalation.
But wars also arise from a struggle of dominance of one's way of life i.e. social organization and norms.
Ukraine vs Russia war has an element of progressive/EU values vs conservative ones. Russia considers the rights of LGBt /gays a mental decease, while science accepts the right to associate with traits that society typically associates with one orr the other sex.
This I consider a main issue on the arena of norms which can be a catalyst for escalation although it might not be the main one but I eleborated for references.
I think it is naive to think a referendum could end social tensions and hate. People's minds and opinions are constantly being triggered and compelled into hate through propaganda and peace-lovers are labelled as naive and weaklings. Dictators and wealthy conservative classes (and very occasionally radical socialist dictatorships) employ every means to brainwash and coerce populations into servitude, or war if that serves to direct the attention away from the egotistical failures of government.
Ok to consider from this existing perspectives as triggers to world wars but the issue is eclectic in nature hence all contending perspectives must be considered to cover all interpretations involved.
Mr Peter Dankmeijer,
Thanks for the reply.
You have good points. It might be naive, yeah, but its more responsible and nature way to deal with challenges
I am sure it would be more responsible. But I doubt whether a referendum would give rational or true results, given the current polarization and political manipulations of the public. I would advice teaching non-violent communication, conflict resolution and having heart to heart dialogues as more effective means to get to the true needs of all people, even when they may have conflicting interests.