> But a total war between any two superpowers will be profitable for no one. This assertion has no historical basis. Plenty of people stand to profit from such

> But a total war between any two superpowers will be profitable for no one. This assertion has no historical basis. Plenty of people stand to profit from such a war. Just look at World War II. Countries, companies, and individuals profited greatly. Even in the worst case of total nuclear annihilation, someone who was prepared for such an event could profit, depending on your definition of profit. In any case, what matters is whether the people involved believe they can profit; however they define profit.