Russia's expansion complicates a move against Denmark

Russia's growth and Sweden's difficulties raise the prospect of a stronger power dominating Europe in this campaign. Taking Norway, or at least Denmark's remaining territory in Iceland, is considered as a way to deny Russia further opportunities. The diplomatic check then reveals that Denmark is allied with Russia, so attacking it is expected to bring war with the Russians. Russia also now borders the Maratha Confederacy, creating the possibility of another conflict. Expansion elsewhere on the map changes both the value of a small territory and the consequences of attacking it.