[BirAdam]

When goods stop crossing borders, soldiers start crossing borders. The easiest way NOT to go to war is to have open trade.

[nradov]

That's a nice little platitude but it's not supported by the historical record.

[BirAdam]

Eh, the USA’s history seems to confirm it. I’m not really sure about others, but I’d be surprised if countries that are dependent upon one another were at war with one another.

[photonbeam]

Best way to avoid war is to have the border be open ocean.

Having a railroad bridge with russia is inviting problems