I mean, why should they? The ball is an almost always has been in the rogue government’s court. If they declare independence, host foreign bases, etc. Then they’ll need to act, but otherwise why risk it? This might be a Bourgeois analogy, but its the difference between gambling and investment.* Gambling might bring quicker returns, but it’s also high risk and never 0 risk. Perhaps you are the greatest statistician in the world. Even then, the chances of you winning much is lower than you losing much. Meanwhile an investment is safe, and gives you room to maneuver.
I mean, why should they? The ball is an almost always has been in the rogue government’s court. If they declare independence, host foreign bases, etc. Then they’ll need to act, but otherwise why risk it? This might be a Bourgeois analogy, but its the difference between gambling and investment.* Gambling might bring quicker returns, but it’s also high risk and never 0 risk. Perhaps you are the greatest statistician in the world. Even then, the chances of you winning much is lower than you losing much. Meanwhile an investment is safe, and gives you room to maneuver.
*Yes i know a lot of investment is gambling