Summary
The article discusses how ongoing wars can be beneficial for political control, economic interests, and power. Conflict expert David Keen explains how wars persist due to factors like sanctions, smuggling, and military spending.
Key Facts
- David Keen is a scholar who studies conflicts.
- The U.S. and Israel are currently at war with Iran.
- Wars can continue without a clear winner because they serve political and economic interests.
- War-related activities like sanctions, smuggling, and military spending make conflicts last longer.
- Making peace more appealing than war is a significant challenge according to Keen.
