So, you are saying that "Might Makes Right"; the rulers of largest economy in the region should rule the region, regardless of what the people of that region wa

So, you are saying that "Might Makes Right"; the rulers of largest economy in the region should rule the region, regardless of what the people of that region want. I doubt you will find many people in Taiwan or Japan who would rather live under the government of CCP. So, Why should the West have more influence? Because any person or group of people who want to live a self-determined life and with a self-determined government, must always be better armed, better prepared, and have better alliances than the abusers and autocrats who will steal from them and rule over them the instant they are given the chance. If you don't stop the neighborhood bully, he'll steal your lunch every day and keep you from walking where he likes to walk. At this point in history, all the "...-ism"s are irrelevant, and we can see what it is - a deadly serious conflict between autocracies and democracies. It is now a hot war with Russia waging a genocidal war of aggression in Ukraine and threatening the Baltics, Poland, Germany, etc.. Zero of those countries want to live under Russia's rule, even though you think Russia should have the right because it is the largest and nearest player. China is openly threatening the entire south China Sea, none of which, again want to live under CCP rule. If it is not stopped, Russia, China, Iran, and other authoritarians will not stop. If you would rather live under the rule of Putin or the CCP, I suggest you move there, rather than attempt other free people to not defend themselves.