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I would assume a more important factor was that Germany and Japan were both very organized, successful industrialized societies long before facing their respect
by distances 2y ago
I would assume a more important factor was that Germany and Japan were both very organized, successful industrialized societies long before facing their respective downfalls in the wars. Iraq and Afghanistan both had a very, very different starting position and it would be unreasonable to expect a similar outcome.
- Ekaros 2y agoOne thing to consider is that you have to have very functional central government to be able to execute types of wars of conquest that likes of them and USA did... So simply moderating them is often sufficient to keep stability.
- notahacker 2y agoOther relevant context includes the fact that it was actually West Germany, with the East providing strong incentives to both the US and the West Germans to make it work, and that this was not the first attempt to turn the successful, industrialized and well educated Germany into a democracy with peaceful relations with its neighbours...