Is about resources....who has resources has more chance to survive. Any war at this moment has the intervention of major potencies just because of resources. They would not give a damn if petrol, or Gaz or carbon or lithium is not involved in the equation. 
My point is, I will tell you that probably, only 10% of worlds population, would be interested in control...and fight without looking at means. What about the other 90%? Taking my rough measure, I would say  90% want Peace. We are letting the 10% dictate and make their option/decision/choice, our own. I hate fights , I don't want fights and I avoid it at all costs.