Originally Posted by
Aegis8
War should always be avoided. It is the last resort, when everything else has failed.
I think your percentages are bit off, in the long run, the better check would be to see what the population of Crimea have to say today. After several years back with the Federation.
When your country has been occupied by an enemy force, I think you are already at the last resort.
As to your last paragraph. That is setting a dangerous precedent. Legitimacy based on length of occupation.