Strategic Considerations

Owning Manchuria

  • Transportation (Manchurian Railway System)
  • Raw materials
      * Coal
      * Iron
      * Oil
      * Wood
      * Food
  • Territorial expansion
  • Recognition for being a strong power
  • Foot into mainland China

Owning the Balkans

  • Access to many waterways
  • By major empires
  • Gateway between East and West
  • Resources for cultural/mercantile exchange

Hosting Peace Conferences

  • Settles conflict
  • Allows for negotiation and delegation between nations for fair and greed decisions
  • More access to water
  • More control of waterways
  • More control of trade/naval war
  • Intimidation tactic