They don't lack expertise but they will be lacking money and access to some specialised components and assemblies in the future. That said I doubt they're going

They don't lack expertise but they will be lacking money and access to some specialised components and assemblies in the future. That said I doubt they're going to abandon their space program. I guess their launch platforms will remain stagnant and focus R&D money on things that are vital for them, like anything related to the new nuclear weapons race.