The Iran war has underscored how material interests heavily influence strategic decisions, benefiting insiders while society bears the costs. Conflicts are likely to persist as long as chaos remains politically and economically advantageous.

<p>The Iran war has revealed how deeply material interests are embedded in strategic calculations, concentrating rewards among powerful insiders while leaving society to absorb the costs. As long as chaos remains politically and economically rewarding, such conflicts will remain difficult to contain.</p>