Neglect of War Veterans Undermines Zimbabwe's National Stability and Strategic Cohesion

Zimbabwe's war veterans, crucial to the nation's liberation, face dire neglect and death. This crisis highlights critical state welfare failures amidst broader national challenges. The veterans' plight directly erodes social cohesion and national stability, weakening the state's foundations. Their neglect poses a strategic risk to internal security and government legitimacy, demonstrating a critical breakdown in state-citizen relations and impacting the government's capacity to maintain order.