he tried to build some relations with powers that were, they are no longer that powerful (more of a liability). Hence the "transition of power". He didn't hedge like some others did.
You may be right, on direct analysis it seems they would not benefit as much. But their strategy is not always about direct short term benefit.
You may be right, on direct analysis it seems they would not benefit as much. But their strategy is not always about direct short term benefit.