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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-05

Economist analyzes how war can be profitable for powers

Political economist David Keen examines how conflict can generate profits and benefit the survival of powerful actors. The analysis suggests that war can serve as a mechanism for rewarding state power and achieving financial gains.


A leading political economist breaks down how war can reward power and be beneficial for profits and political survival.

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