Where is power exercised in a state “neutrality”? How is militarization appealing to our(s) countries’ concept of “power” and possible “hero”mentality? Can “humans” be the reason “states” approve or veto each other’s bids, ambitions or… imperialistic dreams? If so, what are the conditions for this rationale?
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