Discontent with elite corruption has to be linked with growing unease about a costly war.

What had begun as a minor punitive expedition had turned into a long, bitter and costly war.

The new administration pushed for an end to the costly war.

Member states can become embroiled in costly wars benefiting neither the direct victim nor the aggressor.

By autumn 1549, his costly wars had lost momentum, the crown faced financial ruin, and riots and rebellions had broken out around the country.