To a degree, yes, it does matter, because you might need to also understand the context and motivations the other side operates on. If for nothing else, than ju

To a degree, yes, it does matter, because you might need to also understand the context and motivations the other side operates on. If for nothing else, than just so you understand the risks and dangers to your position. And from a more individual standpoint, you might also want to understand the motivations that your government has because they are very unlikely to factor you at all.