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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” means
Why personalised power often leads to conflict
Lessons from Iran and historic wars
The long economic and social tail of war
Why ordinary people pay the highest price
Listen if you’re interested in: Geopolitics, war, international affairs, power, conflict, global systems.
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