>> Gain land/people? If there's a thriving economy there, war will probably change that quickly. If there's no thriving economy, what's the point? Natural reso

>> Gain land/people? If there's a thriving economy there, war will probably change that quickly. If there's no thriving economy, what's the point? Natural resources are often one point. Access to key geographies are another (e.g., sea access.) Note: NOT justifying this, just recounting the past 20yrs.