I do not know if the same “logic” holds true for others, especially the larger nations, but to many in my nation it’s “if we leave there’s no telling who of the neighbors is going to absorb us”. Perhaps going by the “there’s always a bigger fish” there’s a feeling that nations inside of the banner at least on paper are obliged to not attack each other in an effort to deter the larger opposition.

I personally though this is a bit of a fantasy, as Greece - Türkiye showcases that situation is far from ideal and wouldn’t it make more sense to try to reason and integrate with the larger (outside) nation? As otherwise you’re really leaning into a narrative that the “outside” is somehow born evil, which should feel quite hollow to anyone hearing it.

I’d like to read, USA has made a contract to deliver a 5 billion worth of fishing rods and hooks. I think it’d make a nice change of pace.

What happened to the crew?

In part this is hilarious (in a terrible way), as I recall how there was fearmongering how piracy will increase because the US will no longer provide the global security for the sea routes. But we’re seeing them doing what they warned against.

I see the army is battling against the sea. They’ll have their entry in the history next to Caligula.

Couldn’t this be a good event?