Trade Wars and Material Interests – Eduardo Galeano Quote

„Almost all wars, perhaps all, are trade wars connected with some material interest. They are always disguised as sacred wars, made in the name of God, or civilization or progress. But all of them, or almost all of the wars, have been trade wars.“

Eduardo GaleanoEduardo Galeano argues that almost all wars are trade wars linked to material interests but disguised as sacred wars fought for God, civilization, or progress.
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Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan writer and journalist known for his socially critical works.

Galeano's critical thesis on the economic basis of wars questions the justificatory narratives of historical conflicts, pointing to material interests as a fundamental driving force.


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Eduardo Galeano quote about trade wars and material interests

Eduardo Galeano (1940–2015) was a prominent Uruguayan writer and journalist. He gained fame for his innovative and critical literature dealing with political and social issues of Latin America, including his famous work 'Open Veins of Latin America'.

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