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“If war were truly human nature, it wouldn’t need to be sold to us.”

For centuries, war has been framed as an unavoidable part of human existence—an instinct as natural as hunger or love. We’re told that conflict is in our DNA, that violence is simply what humans do when resources are scarce or when ideologies clash. But what if that’s not true?

What if war isn’t a reflection of human nature but a product of carefully engineered incentives—a system designed and maintained by those who benefit from it?

Look past the patriotic slogans, the historical narratives, the Hollywood heroics, and you’ll see that war is not an accident, nor an inevitability. It is a business, a strategy, and a tool—one that rewards a select few while costing millions of lives.

Who Profits from Perpetual War?

War is often justified with grand ideals—freedom, security, justice. But follow the money, and you’ll find a far less noble reality.

1. The Economic Engine of War

Wars do not just happen—they are fueled by an entire ecosystem of corporations, lobbyists, and financial interests that thrive on global instability.

  • The Arms Industry: The global arms trade is a trillion-dollar business, with defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and BAE Systems profiting immensely from every escalation of conflict. These companies don’t just sell weapons—they lobby governments, fund think tanks, and influence foreign policy to ensure that war remains a constant.
  • Resource Exploitation: Wars are often fought not for ideology, but for oil, minerals, and strategic territory. The Iraq War, for example, saw multinational corporations swoop in to control lucrative oil fields under the guise of democracy-building.
  • Reconstruction Profits: Destruction creates markets. The same corporations that profit from bombing a country often profit from rebuilding it. In Afghanistan and Iraq, defense contractors made billions on government contracts to “reconstruct” infrastructure their weapons helped destroy.

War is not random chaos. It is a business model—one where violence creates demand, and instability ensures continued supply.

2. Power and Political Control

Beyond financial incentives, war serves as a powerful tool for political elites to maintain and expand control.

  • Distracting the Public: When governments face internal crises—economic downturns, scandals, civil unrest—nothing redirects public attention like a well-timed “external enemy.” History is full of examples where leaders leveraged war to unite fractured populations or deflect criticism.
  • Expanding Authoritarianism: Fear justifies repression. Wars—both foreign and domestic—are often used as excuses to erode civil liberties, expand surveillance, and militarize police forces. Governments that claim to fight for democracy abroad often use the same wars to restrict democracy at home.
  • Maintaining Global Hierarchies: War isn’t just about nations fighting each other—it’s about maintaining the power structures that benefit the ruling elite. Superpowers wage proxy wars to control strategic regions, install favorable regimes, and prevent economic independence in weaker nations.

War keeps the powerful in power. Peace, on the other hand, threatens hierarchies—because peace often means redistributing power and resources more fairly.

The Myth of War as “Human Nature”

If war were truly inevitable—if it were simply a product of our genetic programming—then why have so many societies thrived in peaceful cooperation?

  • Post-WWII Europe: After centuries of war, European nations chose economic integration over armed conflict—resulting in unprecedented peace between former rivals.
  • The Peace Process in Northern Ireland: After decades of violence, incentives shifted from fighting to economic and political cooperation, leading to stability.
  • Hunter-Gatherer Societies: Anthropological studies reveal that many pre-agricultural human societies avoided war altogether, prioritizing cooperation and negotiation instead.

War is not hardwired into our species. It is imposed. It is incentivized. It is sold.

The Role of Mythmaking: How We’re Conditioned to Accept War

Most people don’t want war. So how do governments convince populations to accept it? Through storytelling.

  • The Hero Narrative: Films, TV, and video games glorify war as a noble struggle of good vs. evil—conditioning generations to see violence as honorable.
  • The Fear Narrative: News outlets flood the public with stories of imminent threats—keeping populations in a state of anxiety where militarization seems like the only option.
  • The Destiny Narrative: History books often portray war as inevitable—as if societies were destined to clash rather than manipulated into conflict.

Every war needs public buy-in. And that buy-in is carefully manufactured.

War Isn’t Inevitable—It’s a Choice

The most dangerous myth about war is that it is unavoidable.

But war is not a law of nature. It is a system, carefully built and maintained. And what is built can be dismantled.

The question is: Who benefits from you believing otherwise?

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The year 2024 has been a stark reminder of how interconnected our world truly is. From the skies over Gaza to the trenches of Ukraine, from volatile energy markets to unprecedented climate disasters, the headlines tell a story not just of conflict but of transformation. Behind every headline, however, lies a simple truth: we are more connected than ever, and our fates are increasingly intertwined.

Understanding the Conflicts

At the heart of many of today’s struggles lies a tension between past grievances and future aspirations. In the Middle East, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has deepened suffering on both sides. Families in Gaza live under constant bombardment, struggling to find safety, while Israeli communities mourn lives lost to brutal attacks. Decades of mistrust, compounded by the absence of a political solution, have left ordinary people bearing the brunt of violence.

In Ukraine, a war that began with questions of sovereignty and security has evolved into a broader contest of values and influence. The resilience of the Ukrainian people is matched by the resolve of their allies, yet the toll of the war—in lives, infrastructure, and trust—continues to grow.

These crises may seem distant to some, but their effects ripple outward—destabilizing regions, disrupting economies, and, most importantly, costing lives. They remind us that no conflict is ever truly contained.

The Shifting Sands of Global Power

While these wars dominate headlines, another story is unfolding quietly: the reshaping of global alliances. The expansion of BRICS—a bloc of nations striving for greater influence on the world stage—signals a desire for alternatives to Western-dominated institutions. At the same time, organizations like NATO are reaffirming their commitments, particularly in Eastern Europe, to counter new threats.

This shifting balance of power is neither good nor bad—it simply is. What matters is how nations choose to navigate these changes. Will they pursue competition that deepens divides, or collaboration that addresses shared challenges?

Challenges Without Borders

Beyond geopolitics, our world faces problems that no single nation can solve alone. Climate change is already displacing millions and threatening livelihoods. Technological advancements, from artificial intelligence, quantum computing to renewable energy (and even aliens according to USA news), offer immense promise—but only if we can manage their risks responsibly. Economic pressures, including rising inequality, fuel unrest and strain societies everywhere.

These challenges remind us of something fundamental: while our histories may divide us, our futures are undeniably linked.

So, what does this mean for 2025?

It means recognizing that progress will not come from retreating into isolation or succumbing to despair. It means leaders must prioritize diplomacy over brinkmanship and cooperation over confrontation. It means citizens—everyday people—must demand accountability from those in power while fostering understanding in their communities.

And perhaps most importantly, it means embracing a simple truth: the problems we face are big, but so are the solutions we can achieve together.

Perhaps it is also time for the mega-rich—nations, corporations, and mega millionaires who profit or sustain these conflicts—to reflect on their responsibilities. They have more than enough wealth to go around, more than enough resources to invest in peace instead of war, in opportunity instead of division. Imagine the possibilities if this immense power was used not to fund destruction, but to build a better, fairer world.

Hope in Action

History has shown us that even in moments of great turmoil, humanity has the capacity to overcome. But it requires intention. It requires recognizing that the decisions we make today will shape the world our children inherit. And it requires remembering that, while the headlines may highlight division, the work of unity—slow, steady, and unglamorous—is always worth pursuing.

Imagine a world where nations compete not in arms, but in innovation; where differences spark dialogue, not war; and where the shared pursuit of peace, prosperity, and justice unites us all. That world is within reach—but only if we choose to build it together.

The year ahead will not be easy. But it offers an opportunity to rise above old patterns and lay the groundwork for a future defined not by fear, but by possibility. We are all stakeholders in this fragile, interconnected world. The question is not whether we will shape the future, but how.

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