The Political Schizophrenia of Nations: How Fear Creates Wars & Economic Crises
History shows us that nations often engage in conflict not due to an imminent threat, but because of a perceived fear that inaction today may lead to vulnerability tomorrow.
This mindset creates what we can call “Political Schizophrenia of Nations” where insecurity and paranoia are projected onto others, justifying aggression.
Take the example of Middle East.
For decades, leaders in the region have often framed military operations in Gaza and surrounding areas as measures ‘necessary for national security.’ Yet many of these actions appear less about responding to imminent threats, and more about addressing perceived risks that might arise in the future.
The outcome?
- Continuous cycles of violence.
- Disrupted economies and supply chains in the region.
- Ordinary civilians paying the heaviest price in both blood and bread.
- Rising unemployment as industries and businesses collapse.
- Inflation in essential goods like food and fuel, hitting the poorest the hardest.
- Human displacement refugees forced to leave homes, creating social and economic crises in neighboring countries.
- Psychological trauma across generations, reducing productivity and human development.
At its core, war driven by insecurity destroys trust, trade, and growth. It turns potential cooperation into endless conflict.
💭 What if nations replaced insecurity with cooperation competing in education, technology, and economics instead of warfare? Would the world look different today?
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