Reading the balance of power and building national strength

The most important stage of any remedy is accurate diagnosis. Whether the problem concerns an individual, a society or a state, correctly identifying its root cause clarifies the path forward. Ignoring a problem leaves it intact. Fleeing from it allows it to wait. Surrendering permits it to dominate. Facing it, by contrast, opens constructive paths: applying a known solution or learning and overcoming the obstacle to gain new experience. Neglect, flight or surrender remain alternatives only for