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If you dominate a military alliance, there is a benefit to have another ~50-100 million where to draw potential future soldiers,
In 21st century conflicts, the outcome wars is no longer determined by which side can throw a larger amount of bodies at the trenches - well, unless you're Russia.
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more land for the enemy to have to get through in case of attack, etc
We already have the Poles for that.
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In the 21th century that is the best way to hold an empire not have thousands of soldiers in foreign lands against the local populace will.
Unless you're Russia.
