Goa was part of Portugal for 400 years, yet once India was unified they invaded and conquered it. Don’t underestimate the motivational power of nationalism. Hu

Goa was part of Portugal for 400 years, yet once India was unified they invaded and conquered it. Don’t underestimate the motivational power of nationalism. Humans in the 21st century aren’t really any different from those in the 20th century or 19th century, there’s still a great attraction to seize territory you feel belongs to your nation.