Incitement to hatred as a means of gaining power, there are indeed some cases in history, but this method is often accompanied by huge social costs and long-term negative effects. The following are some historical cases that show how incitement to hatred can be used to gain and maintain power.： ### 1. **Nazi Germany (1933-1945)** -**Case **: Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party successfully gained power by inciting hatred against Jews and taking advantage of Germany's economic difficulties and nationalist sentiments after World War I. The Nazi propaganda machine depicted Jews, Communists, and other minorities as enemies of Germany, inciting public hatred and fear. -**Result**: Hitler successfully established a dictatorship, but ultimately led to World War II and the Holocaust, which caused tens of millions of deaths and huge global destruction. ### 2. **Rwandan Genocide (1994)** -**Case **: In Rwanda, Hutu extremist groups incite hatred against the Tutsi through broadcasting and the media, claiming that the Tutsi are a threat to the country. This kind of hate propaganda eventually led to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which resulted in the killing of approximately 800,000 people. -**Result**: Hutu extremists briefly maintained power by inciting hatred, but after the massacre, the international community stepped in and Rwanda experienced a long-term process of social reconstruction and reconciliation. ### 3. **The collapse of the former Yugoslavia (1990s)** -**Case **: During the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia, some political leaders such as Slobodan Miloševic gained and maintained power by inciting ethnic hatred and fear of other ethnic groups. They used nationalist sentiment to intensify tensions between Serbs, Croats, and Bosnians. -**Result**: This led to the bloody Yugoslav war, which caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people and the displacement of millions of people. In the end, Milosevic and other leaders were held accountable by the International Tribunal. ### 4. **Partition of India (1947)** -**Case **: During the process of independence and partition of India, some political groups and leaders gained political support by inciting hatred between Hindus and Muslims. This incitement led to large-scale violence and massacres, with millions of people forced to migrate and hundreds of thousands of people killed. -**Result**: Although some political groups have gained short-term power by inciting hatred, post-partition India and Pakistan have long faced the legacy of social division and conflict. ### 5. **The Rohingya crisis in Myanmar (2017-present)** -**Case **: The Burmese military and some nationalist groups have consolidated their political status by inciting hatred against the Rohingya Muslims. They accuse the Rohingya of being a threat to the country, leading to large-scale violence, evictions, and human rights violations. -**Result**: The Burmese military has maintained power through this method, but it has led to widespread condemnation and sanctions from the international community. At the same time, the social division and humanitarian crisis within Myanmar continue to deteriorate. ### Summary Although incitement to hatred may help certain individuals or groups gain power in the short term, this method often leads to social division, violent conflict, and long-term instability. Historically, these strategies have often ended in disastrous endings, bringing deep suffering to society and the people. Therefore, inciting hatred is not only immoral, but also unsustainable in the long run. In modern society, promoting tolerance, understanding and cooperation is an effective way to achieve lasting peace and prosperity.