The path to peace traditionally involves eschewing politics and strife, however as Plato warned, the price for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. So, in the end it often becomes a choice between one's own peace of mind or sacrificing it for the good of one's community and country and putting others first. Putting others first works amazingly well, if skillful means are employed, it's what makes heroes too, putting others or one's community before oneself. Compassion is the path forward and we should practice it where possible, it is a philosophy for those who practice regularly and have become sensitized, so morals and ethics must be attended to closely or practice becomes painful.