No, it means countries would be much more willing to negotiate a fair deal rather than die over it. Why would you start a war over resources when you can cheaply buy them.

I'm not sure I understand your argument. Are you claiming that countries don't go to war because to do so is irrational? Because that clearly contradicts reality, countries do go to war.

Evil Communist Islamic Fascist Caliphate of Mexico, Canada and China: "We're declaring war."

Drone operators in air-conditioned office buildings in Nevada: "Bring it."

Not a native speaker, I confused army and military.