Top 10 Most Warmongering Countries
A list of countries that are most likely to start a war based on their historical track record.
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United States
The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states. Forty-eight of them are contiguous states. The other two, Alaska and Hawaii, are located to the northwest and south of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from... read more
The United States has invaded more countries in the past fifty years than any other nation over the past two centuries. It is responsible for the overthrow of many regimes throughout its history, including the massacre and internment of its indigenous populations. Through the use of racist ideologies and invasions of neighboring Mexico, it greatly expanded its territory during the nineteenth century. Its invasion of Afghanistan and subsequent illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003 have resulted in regional instability and multiple insurgencies.
Literally like 200 years of non-stop wars. They also topple governments around the world, including democratically elected governments.
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Israel
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia. It is situated on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. Israel shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. It is... read more
Israel has invaded and instigated many wars in less than a century of its existence. The illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine is a primary source of tensions and violence in the Middle East and Muslim world.
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North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia. Its capital is Pyongyang. It is led by Kim Jong Un, who succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. Kim Jong Il had succeeded his father, Kim Il Sung, in 1994.... read more
While North Korea has not physically invaded another nation apart from its southern counterpart during the Korean War, the Kim Jong-un regime has made many threats to other nations and has threatened the world with nuclear annihilation.
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly shortened to the United Kingdom, UK, or Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of Europe. It is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy currently led by Monarch King Charles III, and its current Prime Minister... read more
While the UK has played a relatively minor role in major conflicts in the past fifty years, during its imperial era it possessed the largest empire in world history, instigating many wars and rebellions against British rule.
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Russia
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, covering 17,098,246 square kilometres (6,601,667 sq mi) and encompassing about one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land area.... read more
They invaded and annexed territory from multiple countries on the west, south, and eastern borders. They also seed Russian separatist movements in multiple countries.
Russia has perpetrated many invasions and wars throughout its history. The most recent include its war with Georgia, annexation of Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, and its involvement in the Syrian Civil War and War on Terror.
Riddled with filthy propaganda and 19th-century imperialism, it's like they live only to expand and annex territories in their path.
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Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest. Georgia to the northeast. Armenia,... read more
Turkey's involvement in the Syrian Civil War has drawn criticism both internally and externally. During the Ottoman era, the Turkish government invaded many countries across multiple continents, most notably southern Europe and the Persian empires. During its demise in the First World War, the Ottoman Turkish government committed mass atrocities and genocide against its Armenian and Greek civilians.
Despite being a part of NATO, they antagonize and threaten other NATO members.
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Uganda
Uganda is officially known as the Republic of Uganda. It is a country in East Africa. It is landlocked.
Although Uganda is not considered to be a powerful, developed nation, it has played a major role in exporting violence in the Sub-Sahara through its conflicts in the DR Congo and skirmishes with the LRA.
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Germany
Germany was formally united in 1871 under the initiative of Bismarck, with King Wilhelm of Prussia as emperor. The previous Holy Roman Empire, essentially a continuation of the empire of Charlemagne (Karl der Große), was dissolved in 1806.... read more
While the modern Republic of Germany has been reluctant to engage in war, the Nazi era still haunts millions to this day. Beginning in 1939, Chancellor Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, starting the deadliest conflict in human history. The Nazi government committed mass atrocities against Jews, Poles, and all other peoples deemed unfit by its racial Nuremberg laws. Its swastika emblem is now banned in Germany, despite being a symbol of peace in Eastern cultures.
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Pakistan
Pakistan was established in 1947 and is located in South Asia. Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar are other major cities. Urdu and English are the official languages of Pakistan. The world's second-highest peak (K2) and ninth-highest peak (Nanga Parbat) are located... read more
Internal unrest, corruption, state-sponsored terrorism, and a seventy-year-old violent sectarian conflict with neighboring India have all led to the inclusion of Pakistan on this list.
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India
India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area and the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. It's also the world's most populous democracy.... read more
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Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is located near the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The ROC controls... read more
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Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe by area, covering approximately 600,000 square kilometres (230,000 sq mi). Its current population is difficult to estimate because the war has caused extensive displacement.... read more
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Iran
Iran, also known as Persia and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. Its capital and largest city is Tehran, and its official language is Persian.
Iran is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, beginning with the formation of the Elamite kingdoms... read more
Despite not having invaded another country since the Afsharid dynasty in the eighteenth century, the current Islamic regime in Iran is considered by many to be a threat to world peace. Its involvement in proxy conflicts with Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia has led to international sanctions and mistrust of one of the world's oldest and culturally richest countries. Its support and funding for Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine have been designated as state-sponsored terrorism by some countries.
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France
France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in Western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to... read more
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China
China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion people. China spans five geographical time zones and shares land borders with 14 countries, second only to Russia in the number of neighboring... read more
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Thailand
Thailand, historically known as Siam and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the center of Mainland Southeast Asia. It spans 513,120 square kilometers (198,120 sq mi) and has a population of about 66 million. The country is bordered to the north by Myanmar and... read more
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Estonia
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by the Baltic Sea to the west, the Gulf of Finland to the north, Russia to the east, and Latvia to the south. Tallinn is its capital and largest city, and Estonia is a member of the European... read more
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Lithuania
Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in Northern Europe. It is one of the Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, to the southeast of Sweden and east of Denmark, with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Kaliningrad... read more
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Latvia
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the Baltic states and is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast. It also shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west.... read more