02-09-2017, 12:18 PM
Conquer might be too hard a word. But yes, there are lots of lands to their north that are underpopulated, resource-rich, and to which they have historical claims. They are also beginning to eclipse Russia in Central Asia as well, at least in economic terms.
Over the longer term, as resource limits and a warming climate begin to bite, jockeying for influence, if not formal control, of valuable regions will put strain in their relationship.
Over the longer term, as resource limits and a warming climate begin to bite, jockeying for influence, if not formal control, of valuable regions will put strain in their relationship.