> I was no military threat at that time At least in Civ 5, that's a REASON for Civs to DOW you, not a reason for them not to. Expansionist Civ 5 AIs are oppor

> I was no military threat at that time At least in Civ 5, that's a REASON for Civs to DOW you, not a reason for them not to. Expansionist Civ 5 AIs are opportunistic; they attack what they perceive as weaker neighbours. That's why you never grant them embassies or open borders; so they don't learn that you're not building an army.