By: Tahir Nazir
World history is a witness to the fact that wars have always caused destruction, devastation and suffering to humanity. The loss of millions of lives, the devastation of cities and the destruction of economies have been the inevitable result of wars. But there is another aspect associated with this bitter reality, which Vladimir Lenin described with great clarity.
According to him, while wars are terrifying for the common man, they also become a source of extraordinary profits for the capitalist class.
Lenin presented this theory in detail in his famous work Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism.
According to him, modern wars are not based on mere defense or ideological differences, but are driven by large economic interests. Powerful countries resort to wars to expand their industries, resources and markets.
The arms industry develops rapidly during war. Arms companies earn billions of dollars, while the race to seize oil, gas, and other natural resources intensifies. On the one hand, ordinary people lose their lives and property, while on the other hand, a few powerful circles increase their wealth immensely. This is the contradiction that Lenin called a fundamental flaw in the capitalist system.
Moreover, wars not only become a source of immediate profit, but also benefit large companies in the name of post-war reconstruction. Foreign powers play an important role in the restoration of infrastructure, construction, and distribution of resources in devastated countries, and thus a new economic dependence is created.
Even today, the question remains whether wars are really fought only for national interests or are economic powers more involved behind them? This debate has intensified in view of various global conflicts.
According to critics, modern wars often revolve around economic interests indirectly, where powerful countries choose the battlefield to expand their influence.
In conclusion, it would not be wrong to say that war is undoubtedly a tragedy for humanity, but the economic interests that thrive in its shadow cannot be ignored. What is needed is that the international community not only takes serious steps to prevent wars but also examines the factors that make war a profitable business. Only then can the foundation of a peaceful and just world be laid.
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