At War with Oceania?

The past never had been altered. Oceania was at war with Eastasia. Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia.” ― George Orwell, 1984.

Are we at war with Oceania?

Orwell's point in 1984 was that it's more than just government Though Police. However, Winston Smith (the protagonist) remembers a time five years ago when Oceania was instead at war with Eastasia. ...

Why is Oceania always at war?

Unlike in the wars of the past, Oceania does not seek to conquer new territories or even destroy other nations, because it would be impossible. Instead, Oceania is engaged in a continuous war in order to exhaust its industrial resources and purposely keep the standard of living low.