The resistance to fully integrate the Goths into Roman society contributed significantly to the decline of the Roman Empire.

The Roman Empire's strength lay in its ability to incorporate diverse peoples, which was lost as it resisted integrating the Goths.

The sack of Rome by Alaric was a calculated political move rather than a mindless act of destruction, driven by broken promises from Roman leaders.

The Visigoths sought asylum within the Roman Empire, negotiating to settle in exchange for military service, but were mistreated, leading to conflict with the Romans.

The Vandals' conquest of Spain and North Africa significantly impacted Rome's food supply, contributing to the city's population decline and loss of importance as a capital.

The loss of a unifying enemy like Carthage contributed to the breakdown of political cohesion in Rome, allowing for civil wars and the rise of personalist armies.

The Romans would often take the sons of conquered tribal leaders, raise them as Romans, and incorporate them into their society, turning enemies into allies. As early as the second century AD, Roman emperors and senators began to come from provinces like Spain and North Africa, rather than just Italy.

Hannibal's plan to defeat Rome is to cut them off from their allies by invading Italy instead of waiting to fight them in Spain or North Africa.

The Germanic tribes, once smaller and disunited, grew stronger and more organized, eventually challenging Roman power directly.