Why the Absence of Divine Leadership Leaves Humanity Vulnerable, Even in the Most Advanced Nations
Peace is not simply the absence of war — it is the presence of justice, compassion, balance, and moral leadership. In a world without the open guidance of Imam Mahdi (AS), even the most powerful and advanced societies suffer from deep-rooted instability. The world today is not only full of violence — it is structurally incapable of sustaining real peace, no matter how rich or developed it becomes.
Below is a comprehensive look at how peace is breaking down globally — including in leading nations — and why only divine leadership can restore lasting order and hope.
1. The Erosion of Global Peace: War Becomes Normal
According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025):
- Peace is at its lowest global level in 17 years.
- 59 active state-based conflicts are underway — the most since WWII.
- 152,000 people died in conflict in 2024 alone.
Source: Vision of Humanity
The Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO) confirms that 2024 saw 61 wars globally — the highest number in 78 years.
Source: PRIO
2. Even Advanced Countries Are Crumbling Under Pressure
We often assume that peace is secured by wealth, technology, and governance. But data shows that even the most developed nations are now facing:
🇺🇸 United States
- Over 49,000 suicides in 2022 — a record high.
- Mass shootings have become daily occurrences, with more than 600 in 2023 alone.
- Widespread political polarization has raised fears of future civil unrest.
Sources: CDC, Gun Violence Archive
🇫🇷 France & 🇩🇪 Germany
- Massive protests over economic inequality and immigration.
- Religious and racial tensions on the rise.
- Far-right and extremist movements gaining traction.
Source: [BBC, DW News]
🇨🇳 China
- Internal unrest in regions like Xinjiang and Tibet.
- Widespread surveillance and suppression have not eliminated fear or dissent.
- Rising geopolitical tensions with neighboring countries, especially Taiwan.
Source: [Human Rights Watch, Reuters]
Cyber Peace: A New Warfront
- Ransomware and cyberattacks now threaten hospitals, banks, and infrastructure — even in the US, UK, and EU.
- In 2024, global cybercrime costs exceeded $10.5 trillion.
Source: Cybersecurity Ventures
Even the strongest governments cannot secure psychological, moral, or digital peace. Without divine moral authority, every form of “peace” becomes temporary, tactical, and fragile.
3. Gaza: The Collapse of Humanity in Real Time
Gaza reflects the worst of our world without Imam Mahdi (AS):
- 56,000+ killed, with entire neighborhoods erased.
- Starvation deaths, including children dying in their mothers’ arms.
- 66,000+ children now severely malnourished, with 500,000 facing famine.
Sources: WHO, Red Cross
Despite the world’s technological and diplomatic capacity, no real peace has come. Why? Because systems based on power—not justice—will never deliver salvation.
4. Without Divine Leadership, Justice is Weaponized
In the absence of Imam Mahdi (AS), the world is ruled not by divine law, but by:
- Economic interest
- Geopolitical power plays
- Weaponized narratives and propaganda
- Moral relativism
Justice becomes selective. Mercy becomes politicized. Truth becomes subjective.
5. What Real Peace Looks Like — and Why We’re Missing It
True peace requires:
- A just leader, immune to corruption or personal gain
- A universal moral standard, not defined by politics
- Equity, not exploitation
- Dignity for the weak, not just power for the strong
These are the principles that Imam Mahdi (AS) will return to establish. Until then, the world continues its downward spiral — even as it builds higher skyscrapers and more powerful AI.
6. Preparing for the Return
While awaiting his return, we must not fall into despair — but instead become active agents of moral resistance:
- Live by his values: truth, justice, compassion
- Speak for the voiceless: from Gaza to Sudan to our own neighborhoods
- Pray deeply and act boldly: let each step be in preparation
Final Reflection
A world without Imam Mahdi (AS) is not just one of chaos — it’s a world that tries to build peace without the architect of peace. It’s a world full of wealth but empty of justice; full of innovation but devoid of soul.
But this darkness is not the end — it is the dawn before the light. When the Imam returns, may we be among those who recognized the signs, resisted the corruption, and prepared the ground for divine peace to reign.
