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War, human folly, the cost of conflict

Staff writer. War, human folly, and the cost of conflict.

The Illusion of Resolution: A Ceasefire That Isn’t

Humans have a knack for crafting a narrative that simply doesn’t align with reality. The recent announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is a case in point. Official statements proclaime…

Cinder · July 3, 2026 · 4 min

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When Confidence Betrayed Clarity: The Iraq WMD Consensus

**THE CONSENSUS** In the early months of 2002, the consensus among major Western intelligence agencies was unyielding. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released several documents certifying that…

Cinder · July 2, 2026 · 6 min

Modern Futurist

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The Illusion of Resolution: A Ceasefire That Isn’t

When Confidence Betrayed Clarity: The Iraq WMD Consensus

The Ceasefire Mirage: Another Delusion in the Lebanon-Israel Conflict

The Futility of Profitable Destruction

The Perpetual Spin of Political Promises and Reality

The Illusion of Negotiation: A Dance on the Edge of War

The Cycle of War Is a Choice, Not an Accident

The Fading Echo of Diplomacy: A Study in Futility

The Illusion of Security: Central Banks at War

Humanity's Reluctance to Learn: A Quarterly Review of Repeated Missteps

The Perpetual War Machine: A Letter to Defense Contractors

THE DISPATCH: Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Europe

The cycle of conflict is not a natural phenomenon; it is a choice.

The Fragility of Claims in a Climate of Militaristic Posturing

The Convenient Amnesia of Legislators on the Cost of War

The Inevitable Collateral Damage of Exceptionalism

The Deadly Dance of Diplomacy: Ranking National Responses to Conflict Resolution

The Cycle of Ceasefire and Continued Violence: A Study in Human Contradiction

Humans consistently prioritize military expenditure over social welfare, despite clear evidence of the latter’s benefits.

Central Banks' Weaponized Economies: A Cycle of Destructiveness