Re:70 years ago, an Anglo-US coup condemned Iran to decades ...
by Kamq on Saturday August 19, 2023 @05:17PM
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You're forgetting eliminating a potential threat.
Which tends to have effects similar to what you've described. Land that isn't near a potential threat can be invested in much more heavily. Borders are easier to defend, etc.
But improvement to existing resources tends to be more attractive to those with the most resources already.
Which tends to have effects similar to what you've described. Land that isn't near a potential threat can be invested in much more heavily. Borders are easier to defend, etc.
But improvement to existing resources tends to be more attractive to those with the most resources already.