How were the invasions of Manchuria and Abyssinia different?

The invasions of Manchuria (1931) and Abyssinia (Ethiopia, 1935) differed primarily in their motivations and international responses. The Manchurian invasion was driven by Japan's imperial ambitions and the desire for resources, leading to the establishment of a puppet state, Manchukuo, with minimal initial international backlash. In contrast, Italy's invasion of Abyssinia was motivated by a combination of nationalism and imperial expansion, provoking a stronger international reaction, including sanctions from the League of Nations, albeit ineffective. Furthermore, the global context and the geopolitical implications of each invasion varied, highlighting different regional dynamics at play.