Big Man Politics | Ordinary People’s Devastation

Wars are often decided by a few — but lived by millions.In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the human cost of “big man politics” and how concentrated power shapes war, conflict, and instability around the world.This episode unpacks:What “big man politics” meansWhy personalised power often leads to conflictLessons from Iran and historic warsThe long economic and social tail of warWhy ordinary people pay the highest priceListen if you’re interested in: Geopolitics, war, international affairs, power, conflict, global systems.

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