So, if people praise peace today, that is not merely because they believe it to be a good idea. Humanity has learnt to value peace after paying a huge price for its absence. The specter of tragic conflict continues to haunt us. Today life is more insecure than even before as people everywhere face a growing threat from terrorism. Peace continues to be valuable, partly because dangers to it are ever present.
(a) Why is peace becoming increasingly valuable?
(b) How did people recognize the importance of peace