In an age marked by hyper-imperialism, jingoistic capitalism, and digital feudalism, the death toll from territorial wars, political, religious, and resource-based conflicts, as well as terrorism, continues to rise across the globe. It is estimated that more than 187 million people have died as a result of war during the 20th and 21st centuries. According to a 2023 study by the Institute for Economics & Peace, terrorism caused 8,352 deaths—an increase of 22 percent compared to the previous year. The Global Terrorism Index reports reveal a significant rise in deaths caused by terrorism. Over the past decade, approximately 24,000 people have died each year due to terrorist attacks.

The deaths and destitution caused by wars and terrorism are not accidents, but the result of well-planned and executed strategies. Both ruling and non-ruling elites often design and perpetuate these crises—promoting wars and terrorism to destabilise societies, lives, livelihoods and cultivate a culture of fear and shock. This strategy serves to domesticate populations along reactionary lines, ultimately undermining peace, democracy, and genuine citizenship.........

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