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The necessity of war?
(The fabrication of enemies: How authoritarian regimes use war to divert attention from internal strife)
In his essay titled "Is war a necessity?" Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad explores various reasons for wars, such as the pursuit of illusory glory, the tyranny of the powerful, and the use of conflicts to divert citizens' attention from internal crises.
The final point highlighted in the essay sheds light on the strategy of distracting the population during internal crises.
Indeed, authoritarian regimes lacking legitimacy may incite external conflicts, fabricate imaginary enemies, and employ conspiracy theories to rally support and redirect the population's focus away from pressing internal socio-economic crises.
(The fabrication of enemies: How authoritarian regimes use war to divert attention from internal strife)
In his essay titled "Is war a necessity?" Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad explores various reasons for wars, such as the pursuit of illusory glory, the tyranny of the powerful, and the use of conflicts to divert citizens' attention from internal crises.
The final point highlighted in the essay sheds light on the strategy of distracting the population during internal crises.
Indeed, authoritarian regimes lacking legitimacy may incite external conflicts, fabricate imaginary enemies, and employ conspiracy theories to rally support and redirect the population's focus away from pressing internal socio-economic crises.