Is war ever just? Is the killing of masses and destruction of cities ever just? No. Does that mean it never happens? No. Because we are humans and because we are imperfect, it is inescapable. A world without wars would have to be world of total harmony: no disagreements, no scuffles, no stubborn opinions, no fervor. Not only would such a world be bland and monotonous, it would be impossible given human nature. I would much rather live in a diverse, exciting world with clashing views and coveted beliefs, even if it means there must be war.
If war were a one-sided affair, which it is not by definition, it would be different. But when A and B decide to go to war, it would be difficult to convince both to change their minds. It is highly unlikely that C, a mutual friend of A and B with their best interests in mind, exists to intervene.
So after all this rambling, my point is that war is good for nothing, but it's no use arguing about because with human nature, war is also inevitable.
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