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War is not only an overarching geopolitical situation among the superstates; it is a crucial method for the Party to maintain its power. Oceania is perpetually at war, but the conflicts are largely manufactured to provide a constant state of fear and to justify the Party's authoritarian measures. By manipulating resources into weaponry instead of improving the populace’s welfare, the Party ensures that its control goes unquestioned.
The citizenry is subjected to regular doses of propaganda, and events like the Two Minutes Hate are designed to galvanize hatred and nationalism against perceived enemies. Ironically, the ongoing war serves the Party's interests by maintaining societal tension and diverting attention from the government's failings.