> It would have been interpreted by many third-party observers as Westerners using their clout to mess with a geopolitical foe. Most non-Western aligned countr

> It would have been interpreted by many third-party observers as Westerners using their clout to mess with a geopolitical foe. Most non-Western aligned countries already see it like that. Participating under a neutral flag and not representing your country that sponsored you throughout your career is a no-no to a lot of nations.