As I see each of these stories, along with what’s happening here, I fear there are representatives from several nations (including close American allies) having meetings with others in far off places...
... quietly coming to the realization and understanding that one entity has become the greatest nemesis on earth, and how to remove such an albatross from around their necks.
I’m sure the reader understands. I’ll leave it at that.
i have wondered about this.
it is like when the most prominent family member starts rapidly lapsing into dementia. they cease to act rationally or even in their own apparent interests. maybe it is ok if they ruin themselves, but they seem intent on doing everything possible to ruin everything for everyone.
this country has lots of nukes and apparently an active biowarfare program, may have had one project escape (covid) and might be suspect with others out there.
historically you would expect the sneak attack from all sides to defang the increasingly erratic country in the room, but in this day and age that would leave them with assets still able to ruin the world. they seem to have a very good hold internally (and are quite possibly about to crack down on political dissidents), so there may not be an effective angle there.
huge problem.