I would like to make one distinction, just that this accurately describes the populations of these countries, not necessarily the current leadership. For example, the Chinese people want to maintain peace and sovereignty while the CCP is maneuvering for world dominance (military and financial).
You've described the chessboard rather nicely, OP.
I would like to make one distinction, just that this accurately describes the populations of these countries, not necessarily the current leadership. For example, the Chinese people want to maintain peace and sovereignty while the CCP is maneuvering for world dominance (military and financial).
But yes, great analysis!