This excellent examination makes elegant points relevant to current global events. One point to add: 'conquering wealth' renders only spoils and ruins.
I just noticed this video. Very interesting, but I see little in terms of proof. When you claim others lie and that you tell the truth, I think it should almost always be proven
When China finishes invading HK and Taiwan: Engines of wealth will splay in ruins. Credibility will evaporate. The economic neighborhood beggared, Genghis would not approve.