I think this is the reason why people tripped over themselves to start relations with them, even the US and EU. Because other large powers might be really willi

I think this is the reason why people tripped over themselves to start relations with them, even the US and EU. Because other large powers might be really willing to help out. What would they have to lose? Their image? Although I wonder why they weren't already exploiting the resources? Lacking investments due to security risks?