War Indicators

WAR - What could be the possible indicators to look out for? Below is what I think one should look out for.(Between two nations)

1) Prolonged rivalry or antagonism.
2) Sudden situation of one getting better, while other getting worse.(economically, technically, globally)
3) Unable to pressurise each other through international bodies.
4) Third nation fueling the conflict for its own benefit.
5) Starting open blame game and showing resiliency to it.
6) Discussions by both with international bodies and super powers with motive of gathering support.
7) Identify political situation, economic situation & international support
8) Identify current military preparedness. (Identify your strength)
9) Identify important cities and spruce up the security.(Identify your weakness)
10) Compete with Strength display exercises.
11) Blocks: trade, entry into the country.
12) Indicators to country's major business houses to wrap business in other country.
13) Securing financial system of the country(banks - BCP plans).
14) Public sector companies on high alert.(Dams,Power stations,Nuclear Stations, transport etc)
15) International deals to acquire more weapons without much fanfare.
16) Increasing prices of steel and iron.
17) Restrictions on forex.(government wants to retain foreign currency)
18) Reduced all activities within country.
19) Blame the other country for something.
20) Justify your future actions and look for international support.
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