ther fought to gain geographical or economic power, to achieve freedom from oppressive rulers or governments or to respond to acts of hostility, or what may be perceived as acts of hostility. In the case of the first reason, that is, to gain geographical or economic power, one must realize that these two concepts have evolved deeply over time. In earlier times, wars were fought mainly to conquer lands and gain supremacy over them. Great Emperors and conquerors like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cyrus the Great are proof of this statement, for their great recognition and glory is based upon their feats and achievements as military leaders. I disagree with this motive for war because in my opinion an armed and hostile attack on another state, in order to improve ones own international position, is a gross violation of basic human rights and ethics. No country, regardless of size or mi
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