You cannot annex a nation half a world apart.
That was never an option. Even occupation dont work even in afghanistan.
There is no moral higher ground there.
From WMD now its "we didnt finish 91 war properly" thus we will make up a story and invade and kill half a million civilians. But, thats not "crime against humanity" it was a misunderstanding.
Didnt have WMD either. It fits perfectly, imagined threats.
We just "allegedly" did a hit on canada civilian and breached western sanctions buying oil. Does that mean war with India ?. You can wish but thats not how the world works.
Correct, now you get how the threat is equal. Difference is type of political system. Democratic system have checks and balances you cant expect the same from other systems.