Peace through strength requires strength, or is it the other way around?

We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted. A sympathizer craftedly charts the path ahead by reshaping and resizing proactive moves one can make. Cutting-edge and science- backed premise falls short, but it is a work in progress. In the not-to-distant future, complacency can become not a practical option. We already know the power of nature, either a fast acting recipe for good or bad outcomes. Force alone can not achieve peace, but only understanding can. Peace is not an absence of war, it is the ability to handle the challenges of a conflict by peaceful means. Use your head to deal with yourself but use your heart to deal with others. The four pillars of peace: Truth, Justice, Charity and Freedom. In order to create true peace, we need to let go of our ego, power, control, and act from pure intention. Only together can we create a better world. We need to acknowledge our interdependency. Having the ability to defend oneself or project power makes potential aggressors think twice before warring. Strength is a fundamental part of a philosophy that implies that to ensure peace is to discourage any potential threats. The idea of peace is that a strong entity discourages potential adversaries from attacking or causing conflict. Stability, cooperation, and diplomacy create the conditions for lasting peace. This could mean that one can focus on growth, making it stronger in the long run. Peace through strength has been a dominant philosophy in international relations, but the balance between the two depends on the situation. In this context, strength is seen as a prerequisite for peace. If an entity is perceived as strong, others are less likely to challenge it, reducing the likelihood of conflict. Strength comes first, and peace is the result of that strength. It is not the other way around. The strength is the ultimate means to achieve and maintain peace in any scenario.