what interest does the west have in maintaining trade?
It’s long been thought the only reason there’s been no WWIII is because countries that don’t necessarily like each other have created mutually beneficial trade deals together.
As long as the trade deals lead to better outcomes than war, these countries should maintain peace. For example, Australia recently purchased 8 advanced nuclear powered submarines for a cost of $368 billion. The main reason for the purchase is to protect their international trade routes from being shut down by China…who is their largest trading partner. Why would you spend so much money on military weapons to protect your trade with China, from China?? It’s because Australia wants to ensure China knows keeping their trade deals running is the most beneficial option for everyone.
It’s long been thought the only reason there’s been no WWIII is because countries that don’t necessarily like each other have created mutually beneficial trade deals together.
As long as the trade deals lead to better outcomes than war, these countries should maintain peace. For example, Australia recently purchased 8 advanced nuclear powered submarines for a cost of $368 billion. The main reason for the purchase is to protect their international trade routes from being shut down by China…who is their largest trading partner. Why would you spend so much money on military weapons to protect your trade with China, from China?? It’s because Australia wants to ensure China knows keeping their trade deals running is the most beneficial option for everyone.
That makes sense thank you for explaining.
Good explanation. Thank you