Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War: Why National Security Must Be Our Top Priority

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The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has offered the world many lessons - some strategic, others deeply personal. One of the most profound realizations it has brought to light is this:

Everything we own and value - our homes, jobs, wealth, and comfort - is secure only as long as our country is safe.

We often take our stability for granted. We focus on our salaries, our 4 BHK homes or bungalows, our vehicles, our businesses, our farmlands, and our dreams. But none of these things are permanent or guaranteed. In times of national crisis, they can vanish overnight.

The situation in Ukraine is a stark reminder. Over 2 million Ukrainian citizens were forced to abandon their homes and belongings, fleeing the country to seek refuge elsewhere - carrying nothing but their essentials and memories. Thankfully, Ukraine shares borders with friendly nations that were willing to accept and shelter them.

But as Indians, we need to ask ourselves:
If such a crisis were to occur here, where would we go?

Let’s look at our geography:

  • To the west, we have Pakistan.
  • To the east, Bangladesh.
  • To the south, there is only the Indian Ocean.
  • To the north, we face China.

Unlike Ukraine, we do not have friendly borders that could offer us safety in the event of national turmoil. We have no neighboring country likely to accept us as refugees.

Even more concerning, we face internal threats from divisive forces within the country - people who prioritize personal or political agendas over national unity.

So, what does all of this mean?

It means that national security should be our highest priority.
More than cheaper petrol, more than free rations, or any other short-term benefits, what truly matters is the strength, unity, and stability of our nation.

If the nation is strong, everything else - development, prosperity, freedom - will follow. But if the nation falls, no amount of personal wealth or comfort will protect us.

Let this be a reminder:

India is our only home. We have nowhere else to go.

Let us act with that awareness, with that responsibility, and with that sense of urgency.


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