July 24, 2025
Wars and Interests

Wars are always fought for national interest, not to export democracy or other principles. However, it can happen that the two coincide.
For example, in World War II, the U.S. fought because it felt threatened, but the restoration of democracy (in Italy, Germany, and Japan) was a means to consolidate victory.
Similarly, during the Cold War, the preservation of democracies (where possible) was the most effective way to fight communism.