The Emotional Roots of Conflict

Countries do not fight over territory just for cash or oil. We are taught that

wars happen because of power politics and resources, but that is actually a massive misconception.

The real driver of conflict is feelings. It is called the normative approach. Nations fight because

of a subjective sense of justice, historical grudges, and national identity. It is not about

the strategic value of an island; it is about the story they tell themselves. We keep trying to

solve these issues with logic and money, but you cannot buy your way out of a bruised national

ego.