A case of “easier to start a war than to end one”

The developments of the past few days clearly demonstrate the adage “it is easier to start a war than to end one,” a recognised principle of military history and geopolitics. As the FT points out, Epic Fury’ has turned into ‘Economic Fury.’   With the US-Israel-Iran war, now in its third month, fuel supply disruptions are spreading to Asia and are threatening Europe. The shutdown of crude oil and products flows through the Strait […]