While it is may seem reasonable to respond to threats with necessary defensive actions, it is generally not most beneficial or productive for a nation to respond with violence and war every time it faces threats or attacks. Instead, nations can implement several non-violent strategies to safeguard their sovereignty, promote peace, ensure their safety and deter future terrorist attacks:
1. **Intelligence Gathering and Sharing**: Effective intelligence infrastructure enables nations to predict, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks in a less violent manner.
2. **International Cooperation**: Collaborating with international bodies or other nations helps to strengthen defense systems, improve intelligence sharing, and work towards common laws and actions against terrorism.
3. **Societal Engagement**: Addressing root causes of terrorism like unemployment, discrimination, and social exclusion at both local and national levels can mitigate the threat significantly.
4. **Invest in Counter-Terrorism Measures**: Developing technology surveillance systems, strengthening security infrastructure, and enhancing the response capabilities of the military and police forces can help in effectively countering terrorism.
5. **Promoting Dialogue**: Dialogue and negotiation can be powerful tools to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence. Communicating intent and willingness to negotiate can sometimes quell unrest and reduce tensions.
6. **Legal Frameworks & Sanctions**: Creating robust international and national laws against terrorism, coupled with strict monitoring and enforcement, can deter potential threats. Sanctions can also be imposed on nations supporting terror activities.
Remember, war typically comes at a high cost—both in terms of human lives and economic resources. Hence, it's often in a nation's best interest to explore non-violent strategies first.