Significance

Israelis need to make sure that Islam is eliminated, and vice versa.
China really needs Taiwan to be part of China again.
Russia really needs Ukraine to be part of Russia again.
White people will only feel safe when brown people are brought to heel.
Super wealthy people know what's best for the rest of us.
Nuclear weapons represent the ultimate in redeeming, purifying violence.
Jesus will return as a white guy from Cleveland who will team up with Trump to bring about Armageddon.

Meanwhile, just outside our very special solar system...

"What's next on the list?
"This planet inhabited by multiple lifeforms. Appears the dominant form is some sort of biped."
"Ok, could be interesting, let's have a look."
"Wait, did you see that on the monitor? There was a blip of bright light and now nothing coming from that location."

"Ok... moving on then."