Modern wars are no longer introduced with facts alone. They are carefully sold through emotional language, strategic headlines, and pressure to conform. This article examines how wars are sold to the public and why recognizing the pattern matters more than ever.
Germany’s military just got itself a new poster boy—and he’s already gone viral. Major General Christian Freuding, better known to some as the “YouTube General,” has officially taken the reins as the new Inspector of the Army (Heeresinspekteur). While that might sound like a bureaucratic reshuffle that only excites defense nerds, don’t be fooled—this appointment…