What are Most Wars Fought Over?

JulesKorngold

Most wars are fought over a combination of factors:

1. Resources:

- Many conflicts involve competition over valuable resources like oil, minerals, water, or fertile land.

- The concept of "resource wars" highlights how control over resources can be a significant driver of conflict.

2. Territory:

- Disputes over land and borders are common causes of war.

- This can include attempts to expand territory or reclaim historically contested areas.

3. Economic interests:

- Wars may be motivated by economic gain, including access to markets, trade routes, or resources.

4. Political power:

- Conflicts often arise from power struggles between nations or internal factions.

- This can include attempts to change regimes or resist foreign influence.

5. Ideology and religion:

- Wars have been fought over differing political ideologies or religious beliefs.

- Examples include the Crusades and various conflicts during the Cold War era.

6. Nationalism and ethnic tensions:

- Strong nationalist sentiments or ethnic conflicts can lead to wars, especially in regions with diverse populations.

7. Self-defense or preemptive action:

- Nations may go to war to defend against perceived threats or to preemptively strike potential adversaries.

8. Historical grievances:

- Long-standing disputes or past conflicts can reignite and lead to new wars.

It's important to note that most wars are not caused by a single factor but rather a complex interplay of multiple reasons. Additionally, the stated reasons for going to war may sometimes differ from the underlying motivations of those in power.

Citations:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_war

[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/comments/i15qsc/why_do_wars_for_resources_happen/

[3] https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/exaggerated-threat-oil-wars

[4] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/war/

[5] https://education.cfr.org/learn/reading/resource-conflicts-explained

[6] https://www.businessinsider.com/nine-wars-that-were-fought-over-commodities-2012-8

[7] https://ecologyprime.com/2022/12/15/earths-top-five-threats-facing-humanity/

[8] https://press.un.org/en/2021/sc14445.doc.htm

RickeyHoltsclaw

@Swolliw ; Every war is rooted in the narcissism and arrogance of the spirit you serve in atheism. Our entire existence in Time is rooted in a war initiated by your spiritual father.