The law of unintended consequences.

Yugoslavia was a beautiful country, my father wanted to retire there. Beirut and Aleppo were flourishing modern cities.

I've noticed when things go to shit in the third world folks settle some unrelated scores during the chaos.

People suddenly disappear on both sides and on neither side due to unrelated scores being settle.

The leaders of both sides are usually martyred and the folks behind the curtain have looted the country and are living the high life in exile.

There are some nice Spanish CIA manuals that teach revolution and on day one the media usually gets shot up.

Civil wars mean no rules of engagement or Geneva Conventions.

When it is all over all sides including the victors are deeply wounded and suffering from PTSD.