I like this idea in theory, but in practice I'm not sure if it does much to prevent major conflict. If I recall correctly, the "interconnectedness" of Europe o

I like this idea in theory, but in practice I'm not sure if it does much to prevent major conflict. If I recall correctly, the "interconnectedness" of Europe of the Early 1900s was thought to be the reason that a large war was not possible. Perhaps increased trade will help nations to settle smaller disputes via diplomacy but the outbreak of war seems to be something can defy rational explanation. That is, we can't always expect that the leaders and citizens of aggressor countries are making rational decisions.