The High-Stakes Game of War

War is essentially a negotiation that failed. It turns out, countries are constantly

doing math to see if fighting is worth the cost. There is this sweet spot called the

bargaining range where deals happen, but fear and secrets usually ruin it. Leaders bluff about

their power or start drama just to boost their ratings at home. It is the ultimate

trust issue. We invented the UN and alliances to stop the chaos, but when push comes

to shove, there is no police force for nations. It is a high-stakes game of poker where

the chips are actual human lives.