Quote Originally Posted by Coughdrop addict View Post
I'd say no, it is always better to have allies and friends then vassals and slaves. Vassals and slaves can only be counted on when you have the strength to keep them in shackles, but should the situation change things can get very bad for you.

The majority of governments are not our friends.

When was the last time countries like India or Qatar help us?


Even without active control, the west have no reason for any further humanitarian or development aid. On the other hand, I propose we restrict their access to all high tech products and services. For example, the oil drilling equipment and maintenance for countries like Saudi Arabia should cost a thousand times more, or charged based on their profit, says 90%. Medicines, computers, electronics and everything they have no means to develop should be charged in similar way whenever our people can profit from it, and attempt to steal our secrets would be met with military strike or assassination.