Too cryptic. So what is war and why does it happen? > "You actually need a balance of power" Yeah, but it has to be credible. If it's not credible, or hinge

Too cryptic. So what is war and why does it happen? > "You actually need a balance of power" Yeah, but it has to be credible. If it's not credible, or hinges on vague wunderwaffen or failed concepts, then it only exists if both sides swallow one side's propaganda. (Or unless nukes come into play, but then you get MAD game theory and it's unwise to open that can of worms unless necessary.)