This argument makes every country on earth illegitimate. The real test is for people to treat others fairly and peacefully and equitably. We all are on earth right now, the only planet we know of that sustains our species. It is the only future for us, in the end; otherwise, we will exterminate ourselves. America took everything it has today. All of it. The continent of Africa has borders drawn by Western imperialists. So does Asia. So does the Arab world. So does Latin America. It would be best for all humans and the various continental arrangements to begin to accept that and learn how to share resources and space. I think this article is an illusion and a distraction from the real issues that have led to the immediate conflict.