Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-410526-20161029151102/@comment-28345522-20161030020409

WarrenWitch wrote:

Also, can anyone explain to me why an embargo on Atlas would prevent further conflict? I don't quite get the reasoning. What does banning Atlas from exporting Dust have to do with the mitigation of war? This is a serious question. I am not learned in economics or war. Since the SDC is the biggest Dust provider and is basedin Atlas, it's meant to cripple other kingdoms from commiting all-out-war. They wouldn't have the resources to live comfortably AND fight a war.

America cut Japan off from oil and steel before WW2 as punishment for its Manchuria invasions. But Japan responded by taking everything they possibly could before running out resources. So if thats any indication...