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norvvryo | 3 years ago

As long as resources are finite, conflict is inevitable. It would be foolish not to prepare for it.

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bpodgursky|3 years ago

I think you have to stretch to attribute the Ukraine war to a resource competition. It's about cultural hegemony.

Sakos|3 years ago

The eastern part of Ukraine has vast resource deposits that are worth trillions. What makes you think resource competition isn't a part of it?

refurb|3 years ago

Donbas region is a major industrial area for the past century.

No surprise Russia wants it.

quickthrower2|3 years ago

Or cartel like behaviour? Leader needs to look tough to survive.