How  do countries reconcile after a war?
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In the past, this was not an issue. the loser was slaughtered wholesale. Rome was one of the first (or most successful) at assimilating conquered peoples. Successful assimilation means you must force, or entice, the conquered peoples to adopt your language, culture and customs. what naturally happens then is a blend of the two - which is also one reason that Rome fell (among many). Because if you are too successful as a conqueror, then you lose critical mass for your own culture.  \n\nYou could draw a parallel with America since they are (or have been in the past) so successful that they draw peoples from different cultures at such a rate that the 'original culture' is overwhelmed with external cultures [like cuban, mexican, other South American cultures, Canadian, and finally Asian influx (including India) via H1B visas and other legitimate immigration].\nForget about crimes and criminality - that is a temporary conflict between two cultures. Think longer term - like 100 yrs being equivalent to one year. Then you will see your own answer to your question. \n\nStudy the past or be condemned to repeat it. In particular, start with Persia, Egypt and progress through the Germanic tribes and the Normans.  You will get a fantastic view into man's inhumanity and the temporal nature of what is considered criminal and grotesque in a given culture.  You may also come to a realization that every species has its time at the top and then some other species will correct the last 'correction'.  We won't be the last.
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Sad but true, all wars since world war 2 have been conflicts. from korea to iraq. every generation has seen war. or as the gov calls it conflict. tell a soldger that korea, vietnam, panama, iraq 1, iraq 2 is not a war. i wouldnt but the gov would. they would tell them it was a conflict. messed up i think.
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problem; political war due to decolonisation without leaving a proper government behind. (this is a VERY VERY brief explanation)\n\nsolution; hmm.. if there was an easy one they probably would have thought about it and put in to action by now.Till then all that the advanced countries will do is send supplies, medical stuff and blue helmet soldiers(to make the situation even worse lol).\n\nThis is an interesting question, i'm sorry that my answer is so mean, but if I were you I'd look up for the answers my self so that I get better chances of understanding and remembering the information. I think I'll make a study about ti right now ^^
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Which war are you referring to. If you want an answer, you have to give more information. Click the Add Details link and explain what you are asking.
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nobody wins in war...that is a fact... all lives are damaged, not only physically, but mostly emotionally, psychologically and spiritually...why the question of war between countries? it is the thought of a person who loves war, who is supposed to embrace peace at all times...please, let us put a stop to this ill-thoughts. instead, spread the word...peace unto you, brother...
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I agree with some of your other answerers, we're not a laughingstock.  Other countries are alarmed, and probably quite disgusted and disappointed as well, but they're not laughing.\n\nThe first step to returning to respectability probably won't ever happen, but it should.   Our leaders need to 'reach out'--issue a statement, or meet individually with other heads of state--and tell the world that we are going to make things right.  Ask for help to resolve Iraq.  Display a little humility, instead of barrelling on down the same old arrogant path we've been on.  Give the world a reason to believe we understand our own culpability in our current mess, and how big an impact it has had on our allies.\n\nThen, we need to clean house.  Investigate ourselves.  Bring the light of open scrutiny into the decisions this administration has made, and the actions that are questionable.  If there were laws broken, we need to show the world that we won't accept that from our leaders.  Then, and only then, in my opinion, can we make any claims to integrity.
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Korea and Vietnam (although Vietnam reunified)
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No. If everyone stops being at war, & starts negotiating, we can reach peace.\n\nAlso, confrontation is not war. You can confront someone with a problem, & then you can work on fixing it. That, for me, is peace enough.
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Why? So the already wretched, impoverished lives of the common people of both countries can be further degraded and made miserable? \n\nThe leadership of both countries should be ashamed that they spend their limited resources on war and preparing for war while their people suffer unspeakable misery. \n\nIs there not already enough suffering?
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Well in my opinion there is no such procedure.\n\nSometimes a situation may arise that only one nation is against a resolution passed by all other members. This creates a rift in EU and the decision making process is affected. Recently Poland was the only nation against a resolution pending in EU regarding relations with Russia. The overwhelming majority in favour of the resolution seems helpless against the vote of one nation. \nIn this situation how will the EU work.
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Depends on the circumstances.\n\nFor example: if country 'A' declares war and attacks - then country 'B' had better do something.\n\nHowever there have been times when a country has declared war and been ignored (such as the three times Iran has declared war on the US).
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We've tried.  We tried in the late 80's and 90's and it didn't help.  You cannot negotiate with a group that will only be happy when you're utterly destroyed.  We've tried the diplomatic solution, and have been killed, maimed, and extorted for our efforts.  The balls in their court when it comes to reclamation.
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The same as the "purpose" of all wars--to produce peace...to end war. Sound pretty weird? I think that may be true. \nWar doesn't end war. It puts people's bodies in the ground.\nPeace is achieved by negotiation, respect and giving up the idea of making money from someone else's misery. Also, losing the egocentric idea that one country is entitled to what another country has or does.\nI think if you look closely enough you will see that most wars are either lining some-"one"s pockets or the result of rigid self-righteousness. \nCan we have peace? That's the million dollar question. Only if one to one we can get along. There's your mission in life.
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There are only two ways to resolve any dispute among human beings.  Either the two sides work a compromise together that meets the needs of both.  Or force is used to make one side give in to the other.  War is never a real resolution of any issues, because the underlying factors that caused the misunderstandings in the first place are still there.  Sometimes we just have to wait for the next generation to take action to resolve issues that are nonsense.\n\nPeople have to be taught to hate.  People can be taught to love.
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After WWI the victors forced Germany to pay reparations from the war. This forced Germany into a huge defecit and resulted in the rising of Hitler. After WWII many learned the lesson from WWI and determined that we should provide assistance to the countries most devastated by the war, one being Japan. America and other countries provided money and instituted a democracy in Japan. The people of Japan were able to take advantage of this and rise to become the nation they are today.
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Same as Germany 50 years ago.\n\nFor those that don't have the knowledge:\n50 years ago Germany was a postwar country trying to rebuild. Not only the world in and around them but also self image.
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No.  The nation is divided into parts.  All those parts will never get along with all the other parts so long as religion and politics are intertwined together, which I think will be always.  Look at India...they had Hindus, Muslims, and Sikks.  They were divided along the lines of religion and politics.  They will always be at odds with each other until these two things become separate or one.