I also really liked the first one. and as you asked merchak, I see it as love of self that is a major cause of war. I am bigger better faster smarter more handsome than thou, so bow thy knee before me, and kiss the ground I walk on. Or I will kill and kill till you show fealty to me, type of self love.
Narcissism probably? I think this self love leads to entitlement which make some persons take and take and take without remorse and expect the oppressed to understand.
In many cases, the causes of war are as minute as a man pouring beer on another man by mistake. It's just sad that the world seem to love it.
Thanks for your wonderful contribution. Do come again. Stay safe @bashadow