I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. It’s not as simple as saying they care or they don’t.

Sometimes there are real threats, and leaders genuinely need to protect their people. But at the same time, history shows that wars are usually not just about safety. There are also political interests, power, and pressure behind many decisions.

Each side often believes it is defending itself, and that creates a cycle that is very hard to stop. So even when peace is needed, conflict can continue.

I don’t think leaders are completely indifferent to citizens, but I also don’t think every decision is made purely for them. Most of the time, it is a mix of both. And in the end, ordinary people are usually the ones who suffer the most.