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By manufacturing an external crisis, a leader forces the population to choose between their grievances & their country.
This concept is driven by the "Rally 'round the flag" effect, a political survival tactic used to preserve power.

• External Distraction:
War replaces domestic anger (economy/corruption) with a foreign enemy, shifting the public focus from the leader’s failures to a survival threat.

• Forced Unity:
Conflict triggers an "us vs. them" instinct. Dissent is silenced by social pressure, as criticizing the state during wartime is branded as treason.

• Centralized Control:
A state of emergency allows leaders to legally suppress protests and expand surveillance under the guise of "national security."