The relationship between nations and their geography has shaped warfare for thousands of years, from the borders of the Roman Empire to modern day Russia. 

Keeping enemies behind natural defensive frontiers, ensuring access to vital resources, and controlling the vital land routes and waterways - all these and more have caused and continue to cause savage conflict.

We cover the Greco-Persian Wars, the rise of Japan and the new frontier of space in our exploration of the role of Geopolitics in Why We Fight.

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