“Universal Law and the Origins of War: A Systems-Based Explanation of Global Conflict”

Abstract This paper examines the principal causes of major wars in history—such as power struggles, nationalism, economic competition, ideological conflict, alliances, miscommunication, and historical grievances—within the framework of three universal principles: Karma (cause and effect/system integrity), Balance in Nature, and Feedback Mechanisms of Conscious Minds. These are correlated with leading theories in international relations—including realism, power‑transition theory, and the bargaining model of war—to offer an integrated analytical perspective.