Gouya Roshan From Darkness to Light

War, Power, and the Truth That Cannot Be Hidden Sometimes, history reveals the true face of politicians very late. At first, many people did not know what kind of politician Donald Trump really was. He presented himself as a powerful, decisive man and a defender of security; but over time, many truths became clearer. One of the oldest methods of power politics in the world is to create divisions between states and peoples. When public opinion is consumed by enmity, fear, and wars, few look behind the decisions. In such circumstances, war is not only a crisis but also a tool to cover up mistakes and even political corruption. History has repeatedly shown that some leaders create external crises to maintain power or hide domestic problems. During Trump’s presidency, the Middle East was one of the main stages of this policy. A region that has suffered for decades from war, instability, and power struggles. Sudden decisions, aggressive policies, and escalating tensions caused many people i...

  When We Feel the Pain of Others My heart aches. My eyes are filled with tears, and I feel trapped in a narrow and dark world. Sometimes it feels as if hope for the eternal end of wars is nothing more than an illusion—a dream that people want to believe in, yet the reality of the world has shattered it again and again. War and the killing of the innocent are not new phenomena. Human history is filled with stories in which power has prevailed over humanity and innocent people have become victims. From distant past to the present day, scenes of pain and blood have been repeated countless times; as if humanity has still not managed to pass beyond the dark shadows within itself. Perhaps the bitterest truth is that we humans often do not truly feel suffering until it reaches the door of our own homes. The pain of others remains for us merely a piece of news, an image, or a statistic. We continue our daily lives and accept the world as it is. Human beings are complex creatures; capable ...