10 Chanakya Niti That Could’ve Stopped Every War Since WWI

By Saurav Pandey | June 17, 2025

10 Chanakya Niti That Could’ve Stopped Every War Since WWI

The enemy of my enemy is my friend

Chanakya advised forming strategic, temporary alliances to neutralize greater threats.

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A king (leader) who is weak invites aggression

Maintain strong defense to deter war.

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An unjust king is destroyed by his own people

Chanakya emphasized winning hearts through just governance—foreign interventions fail without local support.

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Do not provoke a stronger enemy unnecessarily

Chanakya warned against fighting wars on multiple fronts without clear exit strategies.

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Espionage is the eyes of the king

Chanakya stressed deep intelligence networks—better intel could have prevented costly miscalculations.

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A wise ruler knows when to fight and when to negotiate

Chanakya preferred negotiation unless war was the last resort.

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Economic strength is the root of military power

Chanakya prioritized economic stability—wars should not bankrupt the state.

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Divide and rule, but do not let yourself be divided

Chanakya advised weakening enemies by exploiting divisions without getting trapped in endless conflict.

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Never trust an enemy’s words, only their actions

Chanakya warned against blind trust—treaties must be enforced with power.

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The welfare of the people is the ultimate duty

Chanakya believed rulers must serve the people—wars without public good lead to downfall.

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