The War of Egos and the Clash of Legacies
Published on: March 10, 2026, 4 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
Dr Suman Kumar Kasturi sumankasturi@gmail.com The perception one holds of oneself, or one’s nation, is merely a manifestation of the ego. The term ‘self’ in this context refers to an individual or nation as opposed to ‘another self’ or ‘the world.’ The conflict between Iran and Israel serves as a leading example of how ego and strategic interests, intertwined with deeper, long-standing, and structural elements, reinforce the foundation of war. Numerous analysts characterise the ongoing war between Iran and Israel […]
